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India to suspend trade liberalization pact with Mauritius
India has decided to put negotiations to finalize a trade liberalization pact with Mauritius on hold. It has said that the talks will not be resumed till the island nation amends its Double-Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India. What are ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Turkey withdraws duty on Indian cotton yarn imports
The duty on Indian cotton yarn imports imposed by Turkey came to an end when the country decided to remove it with effect from December 31, 2012. Turkey, which is a major cotton producer, had imposed the duty as safeguard ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
India, Myanmar hold 18th National Level Meet
India and Myanmar organized the 18th National Level Meeting in New Delhi. India reiterated its commitment to bolster the cooperation b/w the two nations to eliminate the link b/w the drug trade, arms smuggling and extremism/terrorism.
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
MHA bans foreign tourists from working as journalists
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced a ban on journalistic activities by foreign tourists in India. As noticed by the Ministry, foreigners entering on tourist visa are involved in coverage of events/journalistic activities. It stated that Tourist Visa is ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Indian origin scientist Venkatesh Mannar gets Canada’s highest civilian award
Indian origin scientist Venkatesh Mannar who is President of Micronutrient Initiative, Canada, has been conferred with Canada’s ‘highest’ civilian award – the Order of Canada. Order of Canada award is given to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Pakistan delays to grant India MFN status
India, which is looking for reciprocity from Pakistan in the form of Most Favoured Nation MFN status, will have to wait for some more time as the deadline of December 31, 2012 set by Pak to grant the status has ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
5% increase in U.N. budget, India to pay more
The United Nations General Assembly cleared the $5.4 billion budget for 2012-13 which is 5% more than the previous budget. India, Brazil, China and other emerging countries will pay more to the U.N. The Assembly adopted a range of Fifth ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India stiffens medical visa facility for Maldivians
In what is being seen as retaliation to the cancellation of GMR contract, India has tightened visas for Maldives as New Delhi has stopped Maldivians from using their visa-free travel facilities to India for other activities like medical treatment, restricting ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Germany is India's top European trading partner
As per latest figures of Commerce and Industry Ministry, Germany, with around $23.8 billion or 18.3 billion euro turnover is India’s top trading partner within European Union (EU) during 2011-12. India and the EU have recently concluded negotiations on Free ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
K-15 missile ready to be integrated with Arihant
The underwater missile K-15 (K-15 Sagarika missile) developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was successfully launched off the Visakhapatnam coast. After one more flight, the two-stage missile will be integrated with Arihant, India’s nuclear-powered submarine. India has joined ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs