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Pakistan to deploy troops in Saudi Arabia
Pakistan Army has announced to deploy troops in its close ally Saudi Arabia under existing bilateral security cooperation agreement. The decision comes after meeting between Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Saudi ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Saeed Al-Maliki ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
World Sustainable Development Summit 2018 held in New Delhi
The 2018 edition of World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS 2018) was held at VigyanBhawan in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. WSDS is flagship forum of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). It seeks to bring ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Malacidins: Scientists discover new class of antibiotics from soil
Scientists from The Rockefeller University in New York have reported discovery of a new class of antibiotics called malacidins. It has been produced by microorganisms living in soil and dirt and is capable of killing off several antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Discovery ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Government inks $100 million loan agreement with NDB for Rajasthan Water Project
Government has signed second Loan Agreement with New Development Bank (NDB) for financing of Rajasthan Water Sector Restructuring Project for the Desert Areas. This is the first tranche loan of $100 million was approved by the NDB under Multi Tranche ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
ONGC to introduce Asia’s first large scale CO2 injection technique at Gandhar field
State owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is planning to introduce carbon dioxide (CO2) injection technology in its Gandhar oil field in Gujarat. It will be first large scale CO2-injected project in Asia. Its purpose is to recover extra ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
KP Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister
KP Sharma Oli was sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister for the second time. He is the 41st prime minister of Nepal. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Bidya Devi Bhandari. He is known for ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as new President of South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa, head of ruling African National Congress (ANC) has sworn in as new President of South Africa. He was elected as new president by the ruling party politicians dominating 400-member parliament after the resignation of scam-tainted Jacob Zuma. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Government extends anti-narcotics scheme for 3 more years
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Anti-Narcotics Scheme for 3 more years to combat illicit trafficking in drugs and psychotropic substances. Anti-Narcotics Scheme The scheme was first launched in October 2004 for period of five years. ..