India’s Ministry of Defence(MoD) has concluded negotiations to acquire 62 Airbus C295 medium transport aircraft(MTA).However,the deal needs clearance from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) as there is a change from earlier parameters. India is looking to buy 62 Airbus Defence and Space C295 medium transport aircraft (MTA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the… Continue reading C-295 plane deal in final stages
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FATF asks Pakistan to track all gold purchases
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has asked Pakistan to implement a new set of constraints in its crackdown against terror financing.It includes documenting and regulating all gold markets. The FATF has asked Pakistan to collect data of all gold markets in the country and to restrict the sale and purchase of gold items using… Continue reading FATF asks Pakistan to track all gold purchases
Pakistan releases another 100 Indian fishermen
Pakistan has released another 100 Indian fishermen as a goodwill gesture amidst tensions between the two countries after the Pulwama terror attack.The fishermen released were part of the second batch of 360 Indian prisoners Pakistan had announced to set free in four phases this month. Pakistan and India frequently arrest fishermen as there is no… Continue reading Pakistan releases another 100 Indian fishermen
Canada removes Khalistani extremism from terror report
The Canadian government has removed a reference to Sikh extremism from its “2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canadian terrorism”. Earlier,the 2018 report had identified Sikh extremism and the movement for an independent homeland of Khalistan in Punjab as one of five key terror threats facing Canada.This was the first time that the… Continue reading Canada removes Khalistani extremism from terror report
Life on Earth may have begun in ponds: study
According to a study from a group of scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT),first life on Earth was more likely to be developed in shallow bodies of water than in oceans.The study has shown that primitive ponds with 10 centimeters deep had higher concentration of nitrogen,a key ingredient for life on Earth. Further,it said… Continue reading Life on Earth may have begun in ponds: study
India to launch coffee consumption drive
India has planned to launch a coffee consumption campaign on behalf of global coffee growers who suffered huge financial losses on account of falling coffee prices and soaring labour cost. The five-year coffee consumption campaign will be organised in collaboration with top global roasters including Nestle,Starbucks,cafe chains and the Government of India. As per International… Continue reading India to launch coffee consumption drive
Eco toilet on Mount Everest
China has decided to build an eco-friendly toilet up the north slope of Mount Everest during this climbing season. The toilet will be equipped with a barrel fitted with rubbish bags underneath which will make it easier to collect human waste.The waste will then be collected and brought down the mountain. This decision was taken… Continue reading Eco toilet on Mount Everest
India could soon become a ‘NATO ally as US lawmakers introduced a new bill
US lawmakers has introduced a bill called HR 2123 to strengthen US-India strategic partnership.The legislation if passed would ensure that the US State Department treat India as a NATO ally for the purposes of the Arms Export Control Act. The proposed legislation follows the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA),2017.The NDAA had designated India as a major… Continue reading India could soon become a ‘NATO ally as US lawmakers introduced a new bill
Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump
North Korean leader has said that he is open to a third summit with US President.But the summit will take place only if United States offer mutually acceptable terms for an agreement.Further,US president has also welcomed the idea of a third summit. The two leaders had first met in Singapore last year.Further,they had also met… Continue reading Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump
India shifts to net steel importer in 2018-19 fiscal
India has emerged as a net importer of steel for the first time in three years during fiscal year 2019.It became a net importer despite being the second largest steel producer. India’s imports has increased due to (a)demand for better quality of steel in the domestic market and (b)reduced exports due to imposition of tariffs… Continue reading India shifts to net steel importer in 2018-19 fiscal
