Jaishankar to visit Dhaka to discuss bilateral ties
India’s External Affairs Minister will be on a two day visit to Bangladesh. The two countries are expected to review the status of all the issues and projects between the …
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PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties
Indian Prime Minister(PM) will be on a three day visit to Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates(UAE). During the UAE visit,Indian PM will be honoured with the “Order of Zayed” …
Read MoreExplained: How states are split into seats
The Parliament has passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill,2019.The bill bifurcates the State into two separate union territories of Jammu and Kashmir(with legislature) and Ladakh (without legislature). According to …
Read MorePM Economic Advisory Council: Need to set up GST Council-like body for public spending
The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) has recommended a GST Council-like mechanism for the Centre and states to oversee public expenditure. EAC has said that fiscal consolidation issue …
Read More5th Meeting of India-Nepal Joint Commission to be held in Kathmandu
The 5th Meeting of India-Nepal Joint Commission will be held in Kathmandu,Nepal.The meeting will be chaired by foreign ministers of both countries. India-Nepal Joint Commission was established in June 1987.The …
Read MoreKnow India Programme
A group of Indian Origin youth has visited India under ‘Know India Programme’(KIP). Know India Programme(KIP) is a flagship programme of Ministry of External Affairs.The programme has been in existence …
Read MoreCommittee to review Defence Procurement Procedure
Defence minister has approved the setting up of a Committee to review the Defence Procurement Procedure(DPP). The objective of the committee is to hasten the acquisition of weapons and defence …
Read MorePradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan scheme
Government of India is set to launch Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Man-Dhan scheme.It is a pension scheme for retailers and small traders. The pension scheme assures a minimum monthly pension …
Read MoreNew species of freshwater fish found
Recently,Scientists from Zoological Survey of India have discovered two new species of freshwater fish from different parts of the country. The new species discovered are (a)Glyptothorax gopii and (b)Garra simbalbara …
Read MoreBASIC nations urge developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments
BASIC countries namely Brazil, South Africa, India and China has held its 28th Ministerial meeting on Climate Change in Sao Paulo,Brazil. During the meeting,BASIC countries have jointly urged developed countries …
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