World Refugee Day being observed today
The World Refugee Day is observed on 20th June every year. The day seeks to draw the public’s attention to the millions of refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. In …
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Bangladesh has emerged as fastest growing economy among 45 countries of Asia-Pacific region: ADB
According to Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bangladesh has emerged as the fastest growing economy among the 45 countries of the Asia-Pacific region. In the financial year 2018-19 Bangladesh attained growth …
Read MorePanel will study the ‘1 nation, 1 poll’ issue
Prime Minister has said that a panel will be formed to examine the issue of ‘One Country,One Election’.The panel will come up with the suggestions in a time-bound manner. One …
Read MoreWHO launches tool for safer use of antibiotics, curb resistance
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a global campaign that urges countries to adopt its new online tool known as ‘AWaRe’. The tool is aimed at guiding policy-makers and …
Read MoreIndia to host international workshop on piracy related issues
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will be co-hosting an international workshop that aims to deepen knowledge on issues related to piracy and armed robbery. The workshop has been organised in …
Read MorePM’s panel rejects former CEA’s paper on GDP growth
PM Economic Advisory Council(PMEAC) has challenged former chief economic advisor(CEA) claim that India’s gross domestic product (GDP) was overestimated for most of this decade. Recently,former CEA had said that India’s …
Read MoreFSDC reviews economy, financial stability is the underlying theme
Finance Minister has reviewed the state of the economy at the meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council(FSDC). The meeting reviewed the current global and domestic economic situation and …
Read MoreState department reiterates Trump’s ‘fair and reciprocal trade’ message for India
The US State Department has reacted to India’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. imports by reiterating U.S. President message of reciprocal trade and the strength of U.S.-India ties. …
Read MoreHeritage site status for Coringa mangroves likely
The Andhra Pradesh Government has constituted a seven-member committee for fulfilment of norms required for proposing the Godavari Mangroves(Mada forests) at Coringa as a World Heritage Site. The State government …
Read MoreExplained: Solanum plastisexum; Australia’s new sex-changing tomato
Scientists have finally given a unique bush tomato species a name which is native to the Australia.They named the plant Solanum plastisexum. The species name ‘Solanum Plastisexum’ comes from the …
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