Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Oman author Jokha Al Harthi wins Booker International Prize Omani author Jokha Al Harthi has won the prestigious Man Booker International Prize for his book Celestial Bodies. Celestial Bodies is the story of three sisters of a desert country confronting its slave-owning past and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 23, 2019
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ISRO launches radar imaging observation satellite RISAT-2B
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully placed RISAT-2B (Radar Imaging Satellite-2B) into orbit 556 km above earth. The PSLV-C46 launcher carried the RISAT-2B. PSLV-C46 is the 14th flight of PSLV in ‘core-alone’ configuration i.e. without the use of solid strap-on motors. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is an expendable medium-lift launch vehicle designed and operated… Continue reading ISRO launches radar imaging observation satellite RISAT-2B
World Reconstruction Conference (WRC4)
The Fourth edition of the World Reconstruction Conference (WRC4) was held in Geneva.This conference was organized in partnership with the 6th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR). The World Reconstruction Conference is a global forum that provides a platform to collect, assess, and share disaster reconstruction and recovery experiences and take forward the policy… Continue reading World Reconstruction Conference (WRC4)
Oman author Jokha Al Harthi wins Booker International Prize
Omani author Jokha Al Harthi has won the prestigious Man Booker International Prize for her book Celestial Bodies. Celestial Bodies is the story of three sisters of a desert country confronting its slave-owning past and a complex modern world. The Man Booker International Prize is an international literary award sponsored by the Man Group.It is… Continue reading Oman author Jokha Al Harthi wins Booker International Prize
UAE launches ‘Golden Card’ scheme to woo wealthy investors, exceptional talents
The United Arab Emirates(UAE) has launched a permanent residency scheme called as Golden Card programme. This scheme was introduced to attract wealthy individuals and exceptional talents such as doctors, engineers, scientists, students and artists. The Golden card visa categories include (a)real estate investors who can get a visa for 5 years (b)general investors who will… Continue reading UAE launches ‘Golden Card’ scheme to woo wealthy investors, exceptional talents
Panel submits a report on reducing oil import dependency
A High-Level Committee constituted by the government has submitted its recommendations to bring down India’s dependence on crude oil imports. The committee was formed to look into issues related to (a)research and development centres of oil and gas public sector undertakings(PSUs) (b)tax issues and ways of benefiting from the goods and services tax (GST) and… Continue reading Panel submits a report on reducing oil import dependency
Shyam Saran to be conferred with Japan’s ‘Order of the Rising Sun’ award
Former Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran has been selected for Japan’s National Award called as ‘The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star’. He has been awarded for his contributions in strengthening strategic ties and enhancing mutual understanding between India and Japan. ‘The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star’ is… Continue reading Shyam Saran to be conferred with Japan’s ‘Order of the Rising Sun’ award
OBC categories commission receives 2-month extension
President of India has approved extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes in the Central List till July 31st,2019. Other Backward Class(OBC) is a collective term used by the Government of India to classify castes which are socially and educationally disadvantaged. The commission was appointed… Continue reading OBC categories commission receives 2-month extension
Only electric 2-wheelers may be sold in country after 2025
Niti Aayog has proposed that in the next six to eight years,India’s entire two-wheeler industry should go full electric.The proposal is aimed to curb pollution and reduce India’s dependency on fossil fuels. The Niti Aayog has also pushed for doubling direct subsidy for electric three-wheelers to Rs 20,000 per kilowatt hour to make them as… Continue reading Only electric 2-wheelers may be sold in country after 2025
Finance Ministry begins pre-Budget discussions
The finance ministry has begun the pre-Budget consultation exercise with industry bodies in the run-up to the full budget to be unveiled by the new government in July,2019. Recently,the finance Minister had presented the Interim Budget on 1st February 2019. An interim Budget or vote on account means that the government seeks the approval of… Continue reading Finance Ministry begins pre-Budget discussions
