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India and Bahrain signed three pacts to boost bilateral ties, during the State Visit of King of Kingdom of Bahrain to India
India and oil-rich Gulf nation Bahrain signed three pacts to boost bilateral ties. The pacts were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in New Delhi. Memorandum of Understanding ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
WEF ranks India 101st on global gender gap index
The Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF) placed India at a low 101st rank on a Global Gender Gap Index which ranked 136 nations on how well resources and opportunities are divided between men and women in four broad areas of economy, politics, education and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Saudi Arabia switches weekend to Friday-Saturday
As per a royal decree, Saudi Arabia will switch its weekend to Friday-Saturday to better serve its economy and “international commitments”. This move will make Saudi Arabia the last of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)– which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Qatar possess highest density of millionaires
As per the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) 13th annual global wealth management report, Qatar has the highest density of millionaires in the world, with 14.3% of the oil-rich Gulf nation’s population holding private wealth of at least $1 million. As per the report: 143 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs