A report titled “Ericsson Mobility Report” by Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has said that India has the world’s highest data usage per smartphone at an average of 9.8GB per month. The second highest data usage is in North-east Asia. West Asia and Africa region has the lowest data usage at 3GB per month The… Continue reading India has highest data usage: Report
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Sri Lanka successfully launches its first satellite ‘Ravana-1” into orbit
Sri Lanka’s first satellite, ‘Ravana-1’, was successfully launched into orbit from the International Space Station (ISS). The satellite has been developed by two Sri Lankan engineers. The satellite is a low orbit cube research satellite. It measures around 11.3 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm, and weighing around 1.05 kg. The lifespan of the… Continue reading Sri Lanka successfully launches its first satellite ‘Ravana-1” into orbit
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 2000, the United Nations General Assembly decided that, from 2000, 20 June would be celebrated as World Refugee Day. The 1951 UN’s Refugee Convention and… Continue reading World Refugee Day being observed today
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 rate of 7.9 % which is its fastest rate since 1974. The key factors of the high growth performance of Bangladesh are: a) higher public… Continue reading Bangladesh has emerged as fastest growing economy among 45 countries of Asia-Pacific region: ADB
Panel 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 Country,One Election is the method of holding single elections for both Lok Sabha and States instead of separate and continuous elections. Simultaneous elections are not… Continue reading Panel will study the ‘1 nation, 1 poll’ issue
WHO 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 health workers to use antibiotics safely and more effectively.It’s another objective is to limit drugs that are at risk of resistance. The tool ‘AWaRe’ classifies… Continue reading WHO launches tool for safer use of antibiotics, curb resistance
India 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 cooperation with the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Centre (ISC). ReCAAP is the first… Continue reading India to host international workshop on piracy related issues
PM’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 GDP growth in the period 2011-12 to 2016-17 is likely to have been overestimated.He said that the growth during that period was actually 4.5% rather… Continue reading PM’s panel rejects former CEA’s paper on GDP growth
FSDC 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 financial stability issues including those concerning banking and NBFCs. The Council was also apprised of the progress made towards setting up of the Financial Data… Continue reading FSDC reviews economy, financial stability is the underlying theme
State 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. Recently,the United States Trade Representative(USTR) had said that there will be not be a trade action against India but US will continue to raise market… Continue reading State department reiterates Trump’s ‘fair and reciprocal trade’ message for India
