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Economic Outlook for South East Asia,China and India

News:The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD) has released its report titled Economic Outlook for South East Asia,China and India. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: India’s gross domestic product(GDP) is projected to grow at 6.6% in 2020-24 lower than its 2013-17 average of 7.4%. The report said that India’s reliance on consumption will continue… Continue reading Economic Outlook for South East Asia,China and India

16th ASEAN-India Summit

News:Indian Prime minister has attended the 16th India-ASEAN summit held in Bangkok,Thailand. Facts: Key takeaways from the summit: India has allocated 1 billion USD as line of credit to improve physical and digital connectivity. The ASEAN countries has acknowledged India’s growing role in the Indo-Pacific for the first time after the bloc came out with… Continue reading 16th ASEAN-India Summit

14th East Asia Summit

News:Indian Prime minister has attended the 14th East Asia Summit in Bangkok,Thailand. Facts: About East Asia Summit: The East Asia Summit(EAS) was established in 2005.It is a forum of 18 countries. The summit has evolved as a forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation on political, security and economic issues of common regional concerns. The EAS… Continue reading 14th East Asia Summit

Tawang festival-Arunachal Pradesh

News:Recently, Tawang Festival has been celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: About Tawang Festival: Tawang Festival is an annual festival of Arunachal Pradesh. It celebrates states rich cultural heritage and includes attractions like Buddhist religious functions, indigenous sports, traditional dances among others. The festival starts with the religious tradition known as Sebang which is the process… Continue reading Tawang festival-Arunachal Pradesh

Explained: Why is India’s labour productivity growth faltering?

News:Recently,an analysis done by India Ratings and Annual Survey of Industries on India’s labour productivity growth in the organised manufacturing sector has shown a declining trend between 2016 and 2018. Facts: About Labour Productivity: Productivity is a measure of the efficiency with which resources of both human and material are converted into goods and services.… Continue reading Explained: Why is India’s labour productivity growth faltering?

India, Russia to conclude mutual logistics agreement

News:India and Russia are expected to conclude the Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support(ARLS). Facts: About Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support(ARLS): The Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support(ARLS) is a proposed Military Logistics Support Agreement(MLSA) between India and Russia. The agreement aims to simplify interoperability and enable military platforms to receive support and supplies across bases in… Continue reading India, Russia to conclude mutual logistics agreement

Explained: Why must India have a National Registry of Voluntary Organ Donors?

News:Recently,Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Centre to implement the Transplant of Human Organs and Tissues Act,1994 and to also consider the recommendations of an Expert Committee. Facts: About the Transplant of Human Organs and Tissues Act,1994: The act governs the transplantation of human organs and tissues in India including the donation of… Continue reading Explained: Why must India have a National Registry of Voluntary Organ Donors?

Union Minister for Rural Development releases ‘Wastelands Atlas’ – 2019

News: The Ministry of Rural Development has released the Wastelands Atlas – 2019 Facts: About Wastelands Atlas: The Westland Atlas is prepared by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development in collaboration with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Department of Space. Wastelands Atlases of India were previously published in 2000, 2005, 2010 &… Continue reading Union Minister for Rural Development releases ‘Wastelands Atlas’ – 2019

‘Visibly elusive’ Bengal tree frog gets recorded as new species

News: Herpetologists have discovered a new species of tree frog from West Bengal. It has been named Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog (Polypedates bengalensis). Facts: About Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog (Polypedates bengalensis): It belongs to the genus Polypedates- a genus of tree frog found throughout South and Southeast Asia. The frog’s body colour is… Continue reading ‘Visibly elusive’ Bengal tree frog gets recorded as new species

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