Recently,rain has played spoilsport at the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) cricket World Cup England 2019 washing out a number of matches. As wet weather continues to affect games,the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method could come to feature prominently at the tournament. This method was first used in international cricket in 1997 and was formally adopted by… Continue reading In cricket, how does the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method work?
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Iran seeks ‘positive signals’ on n-deal
Iran President has said that Iran has decided to maintain its scale back of the landmark 2015 nuclear deal unless other signatories show positive signals. Iran had stopped complying with some commitments in the 2015 nuclear deal after the United States had unilaterally withdrew from the accord in 2018 and renewed sanctions on Iran. Further,Europe… Continue reading Iran seeks ‘positive signals’ on n-deal
No trade action against India as of now: USTR
The office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that there will be not be a trade action against India but US will continue to raise market access concerns with India. The USTR statement came after India had decided to impose retaliatory action against the U.S.’s tariffs on steel and aluminium by imposing… Continue reading No trade action against India as of now: USTR
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 15, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Trade deficit widens to $15.36 bn in May According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce, India’s trade deficit has widened to a six-month high of $15.4 billion in May,2019. The trade deficit has widened due to import growth outpacing export growth… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 15, 2019
WHO panel decides not to declare international Ebola emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided not to declare Africa’s latest Ebola outbreak, a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Democratic Republic of Congo is dealing with the second largest Ebola outbreak ever with 2,025 cases of the disease being already reported. The outbreak has spread internationally, from the DRC into Uganda. The… Continue reading WHO panel decides not to declare international Ebola emergency
Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2019 in Mumbai
The Intersessional meeting of the Kimberley Process(KP) is being hosted by India from 17th to 21st June,2019 in Mumbai. The Kimberley Process(KP) is an international certification scheme that came into force in 2003.It regulates trade in rough diamonds.It aims to prevent the flow of conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds also known as blood diamonds are rough… Continue reading Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2019 in Mumbai
SVEEP Nodal Officers from across the country meet to deliberate upon the blueprint for the next five years
The Election Commission of India has organised a National Conference of Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation(SVEEP) Nodal Officers to deliberate upon the blueprint for the next five years. SVEEP is a programme of multiple interventions through different modes and media.It is designed to educate citizens,electors and voters about the electoral process in order to… Continue reading SVEEP Nodal Officers from across the country meet to deliberate upon the blueprint for the next five years
Cross-border data movement under new law may be allowed on basis of reciprocity: Prasad
Union Telecom minister has said that the draft of Personal Data Protection Bill,2018 is finalised. The minister also said that India will uphold its data sovereignty and it will not be negotiable.However,some degree of data movement may be allowed but that will be based upon reciprocity and understanding. The draft of Personal Data Protection Bill,2018… Continue reading Cross-border data movement under new law may be allowed on basis of reciprocity: Prasad
Cabinet approves New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill,2019
Union Cabinet has approved the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill,2019 for introduction in the ensuing session of Parliament. The Bill provides for setting up of an independent autonomous body for institutional arbitration and to acquire and transfer the undertakings of International Centre For Alternative Dispute Resolution (ICADR) to New Delhi International Arbitration Centre(NDIAC). NDIAC… Continue reading Cabinet approves New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill,2019
Trade deficit widens to $15.36 bn in May
According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce,India’s trade deficit has widened to a six-month high of $15.4 billion in May,2019. The trade deficit has widened due to import growth outpacing export growth following a 37% jump in gold imports. The rising crude oil prices due to sanctions on Iranian oil imports could further… Continue reading Trade deficit widens to $15.36 bn in May
