Marawah Island
News:The World’s oldest known natural pearl was discovered at a Neolithic site on Marawah Island off the coast of Abu Dhabi. Facts: About the discovery: The pearl has been named …
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Explained: What is US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative
News:The ninth India-US Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting is scheduled to happen in New Delhi. Facts: About DTTI: The Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative(DTTI) mechanism was launched …
Read MoreSri Lanka removed from FATF’s Grey List: Report
News:Sri Lanka has been removed from ‘Grey List’ of Financial Action Task Force(FATF). Facts: Why was Sri Lanka removed? Sri Lanka was removed following the measures taken by the country …
Read MoreBhashan Char Island
News:Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have agreed to be relocated to the newly built camp on the Bhashan Char Island. Facts: Who are Rohingyas? Rohingya are an ethnic group, largely comprising …
Read MoreIMNEX-2019
News:The India Myanmar Naval Exercise called IMNEX-2019 is being organised in Visakhapatnam from 19 to 22 October. Facts: About the exercise: IMNEX is a bilateral annual naval exercise between India …
Read MoreInterpol to hold general assembly in India in 2022
News:India will host the 91st Interpol General Assembly in 2022 after its proposal received support of member countries. Facts: About Interpol: Interpol is the shorter and better known name of …
Read MoreItaly to levy web tax on digital giants from 2020
News:Italy has approved a new tax on digital companies including U.S. tech giants as part of its 2020 draft budget. Facts: Why is digital tax? The digital tax aims to …
Read MoreUN human rights council
News:Venezuela has won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council despite opposition by several countries over its poor human rights record. Facts: About UN Human Rights Council: The United …
Read MoreExplained: Why China’s growth has slowed to a record low
News:According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics,the Chinese economy grew by just 6% in the third quarter of the current calendar year. Facts: China’s growth slowdown China’s growth rate has …
Read MoreMount Paektu
News:North Korea leader has visited the Mount Paektu. Facts: About Mount Paektu: Paektu Mountain is also known as Baekdu Mountain.In China,it is known as Changbai Mountain. It is a volcanic …
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