United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the world’s leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit -AIE from April 30 to May 1,2019.The inaugural ‘AI Everything’ will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The summit aims to empower global dialogue on the future of government, business and society.It will bring together world leaders on a single… Continue reading UAE to host world’s foremost Artificial Intelligence Summit
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Bhutan govt to place bill for ratification of BBIN initiative at its upper senate
The Bhutan government has decided to send the bill for ratification of the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal(BBIN) initiative for road and rail connectivity to its upper senate. Bangladesh,Bhutan,India and Nepal had signed a framework Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA)in June 2015 to enable movement of passenger and cargo vehicles across borders among the four countries. Bhutan has not yet… Continue reading Bhutan govt to place bill for ratification of BBIN initiative at its upper senate
China ready to wait for India’s BRI participation
China has said that it was ready to wait for India’s participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative.But it has also said that India could be negatively impacted if it joins Belt and Road Initiative at a later stage as it will lose opportunities due to participation of international organisations at the upcoming BRI event.… Continue reading China ready to wait for India’s BRI participation
Lipstick seeds’ grown by tribals in A.P. a big hit
Annatto is a tree commonly called as lipstick tree.Its botanical name is Bixa orellana and it grows in tropical regions.The seeds of this plant are covered with a bright orange to red pulpy layer,from which a commercial colour material is extracted. The exclusion of many artificial colours in the western market from the list of… Continue reading Lipstick seeds’ grown by tribals in A.P. a big hit
Seychelles president’s underwater speech: Protect our oceans
In a first-ever live speech from an underwater submersible, Seychelles president has made a global plea to protect the oceans. The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. Small island nations like the Seychelles are among the most vulnerable to the rise in sea levels caused by climate… Continue reading Seychelles president’s underwater speech: Protect our oceans
Oil consuming bacteria found at sea bottom
Scientists have discovered a unique oil eating bacteria in the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the Earth’s oceans. The Mariana Trench is located in the Western Pacific Ocean. It reaches a depth of approximately 11,000 metres. The expedition to Mariana Trench was organised and led by marine explorer and noted film director James Cameron.… Continue reading Oil consuming bacteria found at sea bottom
World’s largest plane makes first test flight
The world’s largest airplane called Roc, has made its first test flight over the Mojave Desert, California, USA. The plane has the world’s largest wingspan but does not have longest nose-to-tail length. The plane has been developed by aerospace venture Stratolaunch which was set up by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2011. The… Continue reading World’s largest plane makes first test flight
121 killed in Libya clashes: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that ongoing clashes between rival militias for control of Tripoli, Libya’s capital, have killed at least 121 people. On April 5th, Libyan National Army led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar launched a major military offensive in Tripoli as UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was in the city to… Continue reading 121 killed in Libya clashes: WHO
‘India short of 6 lakh doctors, 2 million nurses: U.S. study
A report by the Centre for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP), USA, has highlighted various factors contributing to antibiotic-treatable deaths. The study was based on stakeholder interviews in Uganda, India, and Germany, and literature reviews to identify key access barriers to antibiotics in low-, middle-, and high-income countries. The study has highlighted that the… Continue reading ‘India short of 6 lakh doctors, 2 million nurses: U.S. study
In a show of intent, external affairs ministry sets up Indo-Pacific wing
India has set up an Indo-Pacific division in the foreign office.The new division is intended to give a coherent architecture to the Indo Pacific policy,which was articulated by the prime minister at the Shangri-La Dialogue in 2018. The division will integrate the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA),Asean region and the Quad to the Indo-Pacific table.The… Continue reading In a show of intent, external affairs ministry sets up Indo-Pacific wing
