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World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief
As per the report of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief, India has retained its position as the world’s top recipient of remittances (money sent back home by its nationals working abroad) in 2018. World Bank Report on Remittances ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Qatar sues banks from UAE, Luxembourg and Saudi over Riyal Manipulation
Doha has filed a number of lawsuits both in London and New York directed against three banks for conspiring to undermine its currency and bonds. As per the cases, the banks are from the United Arab Emirates, First Abu Dhabi ..
India becomes Second Largest LPG Consumer and Importer
India is now the second largest consumer and importer of the LPG in the world. This is attributed to government initiatives to push for cleaner alternatives to traditional cooking fuels such as firewood and cow dung. Import of LPG The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Qatar wins 2019 Asian Cup Football tournament
The Qatar national football team has won their first major football title after defeating four-time champion Japan 3-1 in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup final on 1st of February in United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was an improbable run to ..
Qatar to leave OPEC from January 2019
Qatar has announced its withdrawal from Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) from January 2019 and focus more on the production of natural gas. It makes Qatar first Gulf country to leave OPEC bloc of oil-producing countries led by Saudi ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Home Ministry revokes security clearance to Qatar-based English news channel Al Jazeera
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revoked security clearance of Qatar government’s state-funded English news broadcaster Al Jazeera. It is believed that main reason for this revocation is considered to be over documentary made by Qatari channel on militancy ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Qatar to become first Arab state to offer permanent residency to some non-citizens
Qatar’s Cabinet has approved a draft law making permanent residency available to some non-citizens. It marks a partial shift from Qatar’s heavy reliance on its longstanding visa-sponsorship system. With this the energy-rich Qatar becomes first Gulf Arab state to make ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Six Arab Nations Cut Diplomatic Ties with Qatar
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Yemen, Libya and UAE have suspended their diplomatic ties with Qatar. All the six countries have announced that they would withdraw their diplomatic staff from Qatar and eject Qatar’s diplomats from their territories. They have also planned ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
Qatar deploys troops in Yemen for first time
For the first time, Qatar has deployed ground troops in Yemen to counter the Shia Houthi rebels who have taken over the country. In this regard, Qatar has deployed around one thousand ground troops, supported by armoured vehicles and military ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
India and Qatar ink six pacts to boost trade and investment
India and Qatar have signed six pacts including agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) to increase commercial and economic exchanges between both nations. These pacts were signed after Emir of Qatar Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani had held extensive talks ..