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India, US in talks for dollar swap line
News:India is working with the United States to secure a dollar (currency) swap line that would help in providing an additional comfort in an event of any abrupt outflow of funds. Facts: Dollar Swap arrangement: Under this, the US Federal Reserve will provide dollars to a foreign central bank. At the same time,the foreign central… Continue reading India, US in talks for dollar swap line
Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR)
News:The Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) is celebrating its 70th Foundation Day. Facts: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) is an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Ministry of External Affairs. It was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad who was the first Education Minister of independent India. Objectives: a) formulate… Continue reading Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR)
Confarm Initiative
News:In Telangana, a unique initiative titled Consumer-Farmer(Confarm) is being implemented to ensure food availability to consumers and secure income for farmers. Facts: The Confarm initiative was started in 2018 by Deccan Development Society (DDS) and Disha Collective, the two community-level organisations. Under this, consumers support a group of farmers in the beginning of a farming… Continue reading Confarm Initiative
Anak Krakatau
News:Anak Krakatau volcano witnessed the longest eruption since its explosive collapse in 2018. Facts: Anak Krakatoa Island is a caldera situated in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. The island emerged from the area once occupied by Krakatau which was destroyed in 1883 by an explosive volcanic eruption.It first… Continue reading Anak Krakatau
Developing Country Status
News:The US President has accused China of taking advantage of the US through the World Trade Organisation(WTO) saying that if China is considered a ‘developing country’, the US should be called one too. Facts: Developing Country Status in WTO: There are no WTO definitions of developed and developing countries. Members announce for themselves whether they… Continue reading Developing Country Status
