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114th Permanent Indus Commission meeting held in Delhi
The 114th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) between India and Pakistan was held in New Delhi. Representatives from both sides discussed Indus Water Treaty (IWT) dispute and resolution of outstanding issues. India’s Indus water commissioner PK Saxena and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India becomes World’s second largest mobile phone producer
India has replaced Vietnam to become second largest producer of mobile phones in 2017. This information has been shared by government on the basis of data provided by Indian Cellular Association. Key Facts Currently, China stands at number one in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
West Bengal Launches Rupashree scheme for marriage of poor girls
To ensure safe future for young women, West Bengal government has launched a scheme called “Rupashree”. This scheme was earlier announced by Amit Mitra, the Finance Minister of West Bengal, at the time of budget. Under this scheme government provides ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Accessible Tourism: Nepal launches its first accessible trekking trail
As a part of three-day international conference on “Accessible Tourism”, Nepal has launched its first accessible trekking trail for differently abled and elders in Pokhara city. The three day accessible tourism conference was organized in Nepal from March 29 to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
E-way Bill comes into effect on Inter-state movement of goods over Rs 50,000
As per previous decision of GST council, the e-way Bill System for Inter-State movement of goods across the country is being introduced from April 1, 2018. From this date, the businesses and transporters moving goods worth over Rs. 50,000 from ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
BABUR III: Pakistan tests nuclear-capable, submarine-launched missile
Pakistan has successfully test-fired its indigenously designed and built nuclear-capable, submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM) Babur III. The missile was fired from underwater dynamic platform and successfully engaged its target with precise accuracy, meeting all the flight parameters. Key Facts Babur-III ..