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Road map laid for India-U.S. meet News: Indian and U.S. experts began consultation for the upcoming meeting (2+2 dialogue) between the Minister for External Affairs and Defence with their U.S. counterparts. Important facts: 2. The meeting is scheduled to be held next month in July. 3. Meeting expected to further cement the India-U.S. engagements. 4.… Continue reading Road map laid for India-U.S. meet

The spirit of Sentosa News: P. Sreenivasan a former diplomat and Chairman of Academic Council and Director has analyses the key role of South Korea president Mon Jaein in peace process between North Korea and U.S. Important Facts: In the recent times there has been many downfall in bilateral relations between North Korea and U.S.… Continue reading The spirit of Sentosa

In the shadow of FARC News: Conservative Ivan Duque has won Colombia’s presidential election, putting the landmark 2016 peace deal with the FARC at risk. FARC: The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia –People’s Army was a guerrilla movement. It involved in the continuing Colombian armed conflict from 1964 to 2017.   It was known to employ… Continue reading In the shadow of FARC

In the shadow of FARC News: Conservative Ivan Duque has won Colombia’s presidential election, putting the landmark 2016 peace deal with the FARC at risk. FARC: The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia –People’s Army was a guerrilla movement. It involved in the continuing Colombian armed conflict from 1964 to 2017.   It was known to employ… Continue reading In the shadow of FARC

Less talk, more action News: Kruti Bharucha, CEO of Peepul India has highlighted the need to focus on improving leaning of children. Important Facts: The Author pointed out that: India is not giving adequate focus to improve learning outcomes No time for research has resulted in poor learning levels in the country. There is need… Continue reading Less talk, more action

The last to know News: The inquiry against the CEO Chanda Kochhar of ICICI bank has pointed out the conduct of the bank board and raises concerns about corporate governance. Important Facts: In 2016, a complaint has been raised by an investor alleging a quid pro quodeal between Ms. Kochhar’s immediate family members and the Videocon… Continue reading The last to know

India to defend GSP benefits at USTR News: India defends its eligibility for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) programme. GSP programme: Provides for the duty-free treatment of designated articles when imported from beneficiary developing countries to America. Important facts: 2.The U. S. dairy and medical device industries levelled charges against India. 3.India… Continue reading India to defend GSP benefits at USTR

PSU bank deposits safe: Goyal News: Government is committed in ensuring viability and success of every Public Sector Banks(PSBs). Important facts: 2. Recently, RBI seeks more power, such as ability to appoint and dismiss the heads of PSBs in its reply to Parliamentary standing committee on finance. 3. In its response Minister of Finance said… Continue reading PSU bank deposits safe: Goyal

Keralites face highest risk of cardiovascular disease, finds study News A recent survey found wide variations in the average 10-year risk of a fatal or nonfatal cardiovascular disease event among States and gener. Important Facts About Survey The study is led by researchers at Public Health Foundation of India and Harvard T.H. Chan School of… Continue reading Keralites face highest risk of cardiovascular disease, finds study

Air India privatisation plan shelved News: The central government has decided to postpone the plan to disinvestment of Air India. Important Facts: The central government has decided to privatize Air India by inviting a bid process in March 2018. The government had offered to sell: 76% of its stake in Air India 50 % of… Continue reading Air India privatisation plan shelved