Iraq to fill void left by Iran for India’s petroleum needs

Iraq has shown keenness to enhance economic relations with India. India is also looking for a strategic partnership with the gulf nation. Iran has not expressed its interest towards the Indian refiners to enhance their crude oil import engagement with ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013

Global Peace Index 2013: India ranks 141 of 162 countries

The Global Peace Index (GPI) that measured peace in 162 countries ranked India at 141st position for year 2013.  To prepare the Index, 22 qualitative and quantitative indicators of the absence and fear of violence were used. Where did India fall ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2013

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

U.S.General Norman Schwarzkopf who led Operation Desert Storm died

The retired US General Norman Schwarzkopf who led the U.S. Forces for a victory in the first Gulf War in Operation Desert Strom in 1991 died. Operation Desert Storm Operation Desert Storm is the codename of the Gulf War fought ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

India ranked 4th on Global Terrorism Index

As per a newly released index prepared by the Australia-based Institute for Economics & Peace, India stands among one of the top 5 nations most- hit by terrorism in 2011. As per the index the rankings are: Iraq Pakistan Afghanistan ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs