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IMF lowers India's growth forecast to 6.7 %
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October World Economic Outlook (WEO) has lowered India’s economic growth forecast at 6.7% in 2017 and 7.4% in 2018. It is slower than 0.5 and 0.3 percentage points projected earlier by IMF. In ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Japan launches fourth Michibiki satellite for hi-tech GPS
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched Michibiki-4 satellite (QZSS-4) onboard of H-IIA rocket from Tanegashima Space Centre. It was fourth satellite in Michibiki series i.e. Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), which is a satellite-based high-precision global positioning system similar ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Nisha Biswal appointed as President of USIBC
Former US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Nisha Desai Biswal was appointed as President of US-India Business Council (USIBC). USIBC is a forum of US businesses part of US Chamber of Commerce (USCC), the largest lobbying ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
India hosts International Conference on Dialogue of Civilizations – IV
The International conference on “Dialogue of Civilizations – IV” was inaugurated by Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Culture Dr. Mahesh Sharma in New Delhi. It has been organised by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under Union Ministry of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Rajasthan: First state to incorporate skill development programme in higher education
Rajasthan became first state in the country to incorporate skill development programme in higher education. In this regard, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in collaboration with state’s Department of College Education has prepared 16 courses for entrepreneurship and skill ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
India ranks 8th in 2017 Valuable Nation Brand List
According to Brand Finance’s recently released Nation Brands 2017 report, India was ranked 8th out of 100 countries on a list of most valuable nation brands. This year India slipped by one spot compared to 7th rank in 2016 and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
First BIMSTEC Disaster Management exercise held in New Delhi
The first BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise-2017 (DMEx-2017) was held in New Delhi, India from October 10-13, 2017. It was conducted by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) as the lead agency in the National Capital Region (NCR). The mandate of exercise ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Jagdish Mukhi sworn in as new Governor of Assam
Jagdish Mukhi was sworn in as new Governor of Assam. He was administered oath of office by Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajit Singh. Mr. Mukhi succeeded Banwarilal Purohit who has been appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu. In ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
India Water Week inaugurated by President
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated 5th edition of India Water Week (IWW) with theme “Water and Energy for Inclusive Growth” in New Delhi. About 1500 delegates from India and 13 other countries will attend five day international event. The event ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
MoRTH to promote new technologies in highway projects
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has decided to implement “Value Engineering Program” to promote use of new technologies, materials and equipment in highways projects executed either under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode or public funding mode. Value ..