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Cricket to be re-introduced in Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has decided to reintroduce Cricket in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China. Cricket in Asian Games Earlier Cricket had featured in 2010 and 2014 Asian Games but was dropped from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
CSO Data on Q3 GDP
The Central Statistical Office (CSO) has released the data about the GDP for the third quarter. The important facts from the data are: Indian economy decelerated at a faster pace than anticipated in the third quarter of 2018-19 to 6.6%. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Israeli company sends world's first Privately Funded Mission to Moon
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Israeli company SpaceIL’s lunar lander blasted off from Florida. If successful Israel will join the club of countries which includes Russia, the US and China who haa ve made successful controlled landing on the surface ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
UNSC condemns Pulwama Terror Attack
The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the “heinous and cowardly” Pulwama suicide terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed. The highlights of the joint statement issued by the UNSC are: The joint statement noted that terrorist ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Iran Unveils New ‘Fateh’ Submarine
The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled a “state-of-the-art” domestically produced submarine capable of firing cruise missiles. The launch has gained significance due to the skewed relations with the USA. Fateh Submarine The launch was held in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. Fateh, which means ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
India’s exports to China set to touch Record High
India’s export to China is expected to reach an all-time high in the financial year 2018-19. Increase in Exports The increase in the exports to China is attributed to US-China trade spat creating new opportunities for exporters and Beijing removing ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Damper for India’s entry into NSG
In the backdrop of the meeting of the P5 (UK, US, France, Russia and People’s Republic of China) to discuss issues related to nuclear disarmament, China has again reiterated its previous stand that India’s accession to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Capacity Augmentation to Successfully Deliver the G20 Presidency
India will preside and host the G20, or Group of 20 nations meeting in 2022. G20 provides a unique opportunity for India to transform from rule-taker to rule-maker. Being a host India would set an annual agenda, wielding vast direct ..