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India, UAE inks 5 MoUs
India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed five Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) in key areas of energy sector, railways, manpower and financial services. These agreements were signed in PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi. They were signed in ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
February 13: World Radio Day
The World Radio Day is observed every year across the world on 13th February to celebrate radio as medium for entertainment, information and mode for communication. To mark this day, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) organizes different ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
February 12: National Productivity Day
The National Productivity Day is observed every year in India on February 12. Besides, February 12-18 is observed as National Productivity week throughout the country with the theme ’Industry 4.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for India’. The main observance of day is ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
UP Government launches DASTAK campaign to eradicate Japanise Encephalitis
Uttar Pradesh Government has launched massive door to door “DASTAK campaign against Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanise Encephalitis (JE)” to eradicate deadly diseases from the state. It was launched in association with UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund). DASTAK campaign is ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Tanzania withdraws from UN refugee programme
Tanzania has announced its withdrawal of United Nation’s “Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework” citing security reasons and lack of funds. Tanzania has long been considered as safe haven for refugees, particularly from conflict hit Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Mumbai 12th richest city globally: Report
India’s financial capital Mumbai, with a total wealth of US $950 billion was ranked 12th richest city globally in the report published by New World Wealth. In the report, total wealth, refers to private wealth held by all individuals living ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
India, Oman sign 8 MoUs including in defence, health and tourism sectors
India and Oman have signed eight Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs) in different areas including defence, health and tourism. The MoUs were inked during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s maiden visit to Oman. They were signed after delegation-level talks between PM Modi ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
ONGC acquires 10 per cent stake in UAE's Zakum oilfield
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)-led consortium of Indian state oil firms have acquired 10% stake in Abu Dhabi’s offshore Lower Zakum Concession for $600 million. The acquisition is part of deal inked between company executives and UAE officials in ..