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Conference of ministers of the ‘Heart of Asia’ countries starts in Kabul
Conference of ministers of the ‘Heart of Asia’ countries began in Kabul, Afghanistan Delegations of 15 ‘Heart of Asia’ countries and the countries supporting Istanbul Process along with regional and international organizations are taking part in the conference Countries favoring ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
India, Kazakhstan ink agreement to encourage textiles
India and Kazakhstan signed a pact to promote growth of textiles, particularly garment manufacturing, to strengthen their domestic industries. MoU inked b/w the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) and State Authority Directorate of SEZ ‘Ontustyk’ . Both the countries decided ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Xinjiang evinces interest to trade directly with India
China’s Muslim dominated, Xinjiang Uyghur province looks effervescent to open up direct border trade with India. Currently, trade is carried out through Pakistan as there are no border posts. India and Xinjiang traders meet annually at Rawalpindi to discuss the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Sikkim gets a Biotechnology park
The Union Science and Technology Ministry sanctioned a biotechnology park for Sikkim. The park will be established at Pakyong in East districta @ cost of Rs 5 crore. It will be endowed with all facilities including research centre at regional ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
President of Nepal Ram Baran Yadav removes Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai removed by Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav. Why President demanded PM’s resignation? The Parliament was dissolved over its inability to deliver a new constitution by the 27 May 2012 deadline. Thus, the PM was directed by ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Indo-Bangladesh Trade Fair 2012 in Dhaka
The 3rd Indo-Bangladesh Trade Fair 2012 to begin Dhaka. The Trade Fair is being organized by the India Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
India, Seychelles ink pacts on security cooperation, Sports & Youth Affairs
India and Seychelles have inked 2 agreements in the fields of:- Security cooperation Sports and Youth Affairs Both nations inked an MOU on co-operation on training of police personnel of Sychelles. India also extended $50 million line of credit and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
“Caravan of Women”: World’s largest mural painting unveiled in Dubai
“Caravan of Women” by Lebanese artist Souheil Madi, the world’s largest mural painting of its kind, was unveiled in Dubai. It is a football field size painting on the Gloria Hotel in Dubai can be seen from high altitudes and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
3 day India-Nepal crafts festival begins in Nepal
In Nepal, a 3-day India-Nepal crafts festival began in the capital Kathmandu. Inaugurating the festival, Nepal’s President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav held that such a common platform which would help artisans in both Nepal and India.
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Four MOUs signed between India and Egypt
India and Egypt, the two major Civilizations to carry mutual relations to new heights India- Egypt shared an accord over carrying their mutual relation ahead in coming times. India assured the provision of all feasible aid to Egypt in an ..