UK announces new points-based visa system
News:The United Kingdom has announced the launch of the UK’s new points-based visa system. Facts: About the points based visa system: The system is aimed at attracting the brightest and …
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Worldwide Education for the Future Index 2019
News:The Economist Intelligence Unit has released the Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI) 2019. Facts: About the Index: The index assesses countries based on their abilities to equip students …
Read MorePakistan to continue in FATF Grey List
News:The International Co-operation Review Group(ICRG) of the Financial Action Task Force(FATF) has recommended that Pakistan be retained on the Grey List given its failure to completely implement the 27-point action …
Read More11 Indian universities in top 100 for emerging economies
News:Times Higher Education’s (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings 2020 has been released. Facts: About the rankings: The Emerging University Rankings is based on the same 13 performance indicators used for …
Read More3rd High Level Global Conference on Road Safety
News:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways will represent India at the 3rd High Level Global Conference on Road Safety for Achieving Global Goals 2030 in Stockholm,Sweden. Facts: About the …
Read MoreBattle of Çanakkale/Gallipoli
News:Turkey President has compared Kashmir to Çanakkale — the World War I battle that built several national identities. Facts: About the Battle: The Battle of Çanakkale also known as the …
Read MoreCanary Islands
News:Recently,Spanish authorities have rescued a group of 86 migrants that included a baby who was born near the Canary Islands. Facts: About Canary Islands: The Canary Islands are a Spanish …
Read MoreExplained: What is Hope spacecraft?
News:The United Arab Emirates has used a novel approach to build the Hope spacecraft which will be launched in July,2020. Facts: About HOPE: HOPE Spacecraft is also known as the …
Read MoreIndia, Portugal ink seven pacts
News:Indian and Portugal Prime Ministers have signed seven agreements to boost cooperation in a range of areas. Facts: About the agreements: The pacts provide for cooperation in areas of investment, …
Read MoreExplained:Hubei Province
News:Hubei province has been the epicentre of the outbreak of COVID-2019 (the disease caused by the novel coronavirus). Facts: About Hubei Province: Hubei is a landlocked province in Central China. …
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