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Bangladesh wins its maiden Under-19 World Cup title
The Cricket team of Bangladesh has clinched its maiden Under-19 World Cup title, in this year’s ICC World cup cricket tournament, held at Potchefstroom, South Africa. They beat the Indian team led by Priyam Garg in the Super League final ..
Bhutan introduces “sustainable development fee” for regional tourists
Bhutan recently introduced a “sustainable development fee” for regional tourists, as there is a sharp rise in Indian visitors to the country. The lower house of Bhutan Parliament passed the legislation in this regard. The regional tourists, who were previously ..
SAMPRITI’ exercise to be conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya
‘SAMPRITI’ is a joint military training exercise between India and Bangladesh. The ninth edition of the exercise – SAMPRITI-IX is set to be conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya from February 3 to 16, 2020. The exercise, which is a part of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Names of 141 Padma Awardees for 2020 announced
Sixteen eminent personalities were announced as the recipient of the third-highest civilian award of India ‘Padma Bhushan’ award this year, for their distinguished service of a high order. Out of the 141 total Padma awardees selected this year, there were ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
13th Edition of International Children’s Film Festival begins in Dhaka
The 13th edition of the International Children’s Film festival was inaugurated in the capital city of Bangladesh, Dhaka on Friday, 24th January 2020. It is the biggest film festival in the Southeast Asian country and the only international festival which ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
India inks agreement with Bangladesh for upgradation of Road into Highway
With the aim to strengthen connectivity between the North-Eastern region of India and Bangladesh, An agreement was signed by India with Bangladesh on Saturday, 25th January 2020 to upgrade 50.58 km road between Ashuganj river port and Akhaura in Bangladesh ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
India & China Jointly ranked 80th in the Corruption Perception Index
India has been ranked at the 80th rank among 180 countries and territories in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), which is prepared by the non-profit organization Transparency International. India was ranked at the 78th place in the previous year’s ranking. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Sri Lanka topped WBTi ranking, India at 78th Place
Sri Lanka has been ranked first among 97 countries on breastfeeding rate as per the new survey conducted by the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi). The World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi) was launched in the year 2004 by the experts ..