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World Bank projects India’s growth rate at 7.3% for 2019 and 7.5% for 2020
The World Bank has projected India’s growth rate at 7.3% for 2019 and 7.5% for 2020. The bank also noted that Indian economy has recovered from the effects of demonetisation and the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The World Bank ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Kendrick Lamar becomes first non-classical or jazz artist to win Pulitzer Prize in music category
Kendrick Lamar, an American rapper and songwriter, has created history by becoming the first non-classical or jazz artist to win Pulitzer Prize for his album ‘D.A.M.N.’ in the music category. The Pulitzer board stated that the album is a virtuosic ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Vetern Journalist Surendra Nihal Singh passes away
Surendra Nihal Singh (89), the veteran journalist, has passed away in New Delhi on April 16, 2018. He had worked with several leading newspapers including ‘The Indian Express’ as its editor-in-chief, ‘The Statesman’ as chief editor and ‘Khaleej Times’ as ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India wins election to a crucial non-governmental organisation committee in United Nations
India has won an election to a crucial non-governmental organisation committee in the United Nations. It topped the election held by the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations in the Asia Pacific States category followed by Pakistan, Bahrain and China to serve ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
UK hosts Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2018) has started in London, United Kingdom with theme ‘Towards a Common Future’ from April 16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the event on 19th and 20th of April. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Government of India signs loan agreement with World Bank to revitalize natural resources in Meghalaya
On April 16, the Government of India (GoI) has signed a $48 million loan agreement with the World Bank to support selected communities in Meghalaya to manage their natural resources using a community-led landscape approach. The project is expected to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India hosts India-Wiesbaden Conference 2018
The India-Wiesbaden Conference 2018 was held in New Delhi on April 16-17. The title of the Conference is ‘Securing Global Supply Chains through Government-Industry Partnerships towards Effective Implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540’. The Conference provided an opportunity to participants to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
The New York Times and The New Yorker win 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service
The New York Times and The New Yorker have jointly won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service on April 16 for explosive reporting that brought down Harvey Weinstein and spawned a cultural watershed on the issue of sexual harassment. The ..