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Latest updates on the GDP of India
The Indian Economy has slipped to the world’s 7th largest in the latest ranking released by the World Bank. With a size of USD 2.73 trillion, the Indian Economy has fallen behind the UK’s economy (currently at USD 2.82 trillion) ..
Baloch Liberation Army
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) is an armed separatist group which is fighting the security forces of Pakistan, mainly in ethnic Baloch areas of Pakistan. BLA is the armed wing of the Baloch movement. What is BLA fighting for? BLA ..
Women’s Prize for Fiction: American author Tayari Jones wins
American novelist Tayari Jones won this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction for her fourth novel “An American Marriage“. It is one of the biggest international celebrations of women’s creativity. Key Highlights Her book competed against five other shortlisted authors, including ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Republic of Ireland declares Climate Emergency
Republic of Ireland has become only the second country in world to declare a climate emergency. Earlier on 1 May 2019, Britain’s parliament became the first in world to declare a climate emergency. Key Highlights The climate emergency declaration was ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
G D Robert Govender conferred V K Krishna Menon award 2019
G D Robert Govender, an Indian–origin journalist in South Africa was honoured with V K Krishna Menon Award 2019 in United Kingdom for his contribution as pioneer of decolonised journalism. He became first person to be honoured with this award ..
UK to fund Anti-Slavery Projects
Britain pledged £4 million to support global anti-slavery projects, from sexually exploited girls in Ethiopia to migrant workers in Malaysia and Mauritius. It also committed about 200 million pounds in aid funding to combat modern-day slavery overseas, and given millions ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Prince Williams goes undercover with spies
Prince Williams spent three weeks on undercover with British intelligence agencies. HE gained first ”hand understanding of the role played in combating terrorism. The second in line to the Britain throne worked with the MI5 and MI6 and also with ..
Global Energy Transition Index 2019
The Global Energy Transition index 2019 report has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The index compares the energy sectors of 115 countries and analyses their readiness for energy transition. The index benchmarks the countries energy systems based ..