Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here U.S. to hike tariffs on $200 bn of Chinese goods United States has announced that it would raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 25% because trade talks are moving too slowly. The United States and China are currently discussing a trade… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 6, 2019
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U.S. to hike tariffs on $200 bn of Chinese goods
United States has announced that it would raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 25% because trade talks are moving too slowly. The United States and China are currently discussing a trade deal.The deal would end the trade war between both the countries that has been escalating since last year. Trade war is… Continue reading U.S. to hike tariffs on $200 bn of Chinese goods
Anti-dumping duty put on saccharine
The Finance Ministry has imposed an anti-dumping duty on the import of saccharine from Indonesia. Saccharine is a compound most commonly used in sugar-substitute sweeteners.It is used to sweeten products such as drinks, candies, cookies, and medicines. Dumping is the practice whereby the exporting nation sells its goods and services at a price lower than… Continue reading Anti-dumping duty put on saccharine
India, UK in talks to build Naval supercarrier under ‘Make in India’: Report
According to a report,India and the United Kingdom are in talks to build a new state-of-the-art aircraft carrier along the lines of the UK’s HMS Queen Elizabeth as a part of India’s ‘Make in India’ programme. The warship will be called as INS Vishal.It would be built in India but UK companies could supply many… Continue reading India, UK in talks to build Naval supercarrier under ‘Make in India’: Report
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Doctors appearing in ads for hospitals may face action
Recently,a group of doctors working in a corporate hospital in Kerala has violated the Medical Council of India(MCI)’s Code of Ethics after their photographs and details were featured in a newspaper advertisement for the hospital. Earlier,MCI had taken action against a group of physicians who had reportedly appeared in an advertisement released by the hospital… Continue reading Doctors appearing in ads for hospitals may face action
Last captive white tiger Bajirao dies at 18
According to the statement issued by the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Bajirao which is the last captive white tiger at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai has died at the age of 18.The tiger was born at this National Park in 2001. White tigers were once found in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar.Now… Continue reading Last captive white tiger Bajirao dies at 18
Telangana addresses maternal mortality
Telangana has taken a wide range of initiatives which have brought down the maternal mortality rate (MMR) in the state. Maternal mortality refers to the number of maternal deaths which occur due to pregnancy or as a result of a complication of the same. Maternal mortality rate (MMR) is taken as the number of recorded… Continue reading Telangana addresses maternal mortality
Increasing forex reserve to help improve import cover
India’s foreign exchange reserves has increased to a one-year high of $418.5 billion.The reserves has increased due to strong inflow of funds by Foreign Portfolio Investors(FPI). Further,RBI’s decision to conduct $10 billion dollar-rupee buy-sell swap auction between March and April 2019 has also contributed to the increase in reserves. The increase in forex reserves has… Continue reading Increasing forex reserve to help improve import cover
