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
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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
PM Modi reaches India after attending SCO meet
Indian PM has concluded his two-day visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) summit in Bishkek,Kyrgyzstan. During his visit,Indian PM has held successful bilaterals with China, Russia, Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan apart from addressing the SCO summit. He coined the acronym HEALTH during his address at the Summit, which is a template for strengthening cooperation amongst… Continue reading PM Modi reaches India after attending SCO meet
Narendra Modi, Imran Khan exchange pleasantries during SCO Summit at Bishkek
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) summit in Bishkek,Kyrgyzstan. The Bishkek Declaration of the SCO Heads of State Council condemned terrorism in all forms and manifestations. The member states stressed on expanding and deepening cooperation in trade, finance, investment, transport, energy, agriculture, innovation, cutting-edge technology. They also called for keeping… Continue reading Narendra Modi, Imran Khan exchange pleasantries during SCO Summit at Bishkek
Mary Meeker’s 2019 Internet Trends Report: The Internet Is Growing, and So Are the Problems That Come With It
According to Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report 2019,Over half of the world’s population has access to the internet now with a majority of users which is about 53% coming from the Asia-Pacific region. The report says that India has the second largest internet user base at 12% while China leads with 21% internet users globally.The… Continue reading Mary Meeker’s 2019 Internet Trends Report: The Internet Is Growing, and So Are the Problems That Come With It
