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IS militants blows up Palmyra's iconic Arc of Triumph
Islamic State (IS) militants have blown up the iconic Arch of Triumph in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra. Arch of Triumph was a centrepiece of the UNESCO world heritage site of ancient ruins of Palmyra. It dated between 193 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
India signs Loan Agreement with ADB for upgrading Tourism Infrastructure and Services
Union Government has inked a loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for US 123.51 million dollars for Infrastructure Development Investment Program. The 3 tranche loan will be used for upgrading tourism infrastructure and services in three states Punjab, Uttarakhand ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
September 27: World Tourism Day
Every year World Tourism Day (WTD) is observed on September 27 to raise awareness about the importance of tourism. Theme for 2015: “One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities“. This year’s theme emphasizes the impact of the tourism sector on economic growth, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Union Cabinet approves MoU with Cambodia for cooperation in tourism
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Cambodia for bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism. The MoU was signed during Vice President Hamid Ansari’s visit to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
India, Cambodia ink 2 MoUs for bilateral cooperation in Tourism, Mekong Ganga Project
India and Cambodia have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to boost bilateral cooperation in the field of Tourism and another related to umbrella projects under Mekong Ganga Cooperation initiative. These MoUs were signed in the presence of Indian Vice ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Andhra Pradesh Government unveils 'New Tourism Policy-2015- 20'
Andhra Pradesh Government has unveiled ‘New Tourism Policy-2015-20‘ to boost tourism sector in the state. It was unveiled by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at a function held in Vijayawada. The policy has been framed with support from various government ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Union Government extends e-Tourist Visa Scheme to 37 more countries
Union Government has announced to extend e-Tourist Visa Scheme to 37 more countries in order to attract maximum foreign tourists in the country. It was announced by Secretary of Union Tourism Ministry Vinod Zuthsi while addressing a function of Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
India, Egypt ink two MoUs for Cooperation in Tourism, Scientific and Technical Cooperation
India and Egypt have signed two Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in the field of Tourism, Scientific and Technical. These MoUS were signed during the visit of Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to Egypt in Egypt. Signed MoUs are MoU ..