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Inclusive Internet Index 2019
The Inclusive Internet Index 2019 was prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) for Facebook. The ‘Inclusive Internet’ score was based on the scores of availability, affordability, relevance and readiness categories. The 2019 Index evaluated 100 countries, representing 94 per ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Israeli company sends world's first Privately Funded Mission to Moon
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Israeli company SpaceIL’s lunar lander blasted off from Florida. If successful Israel will join the club of countries which includes Russia, the US and China who haa ve made successful controlled landing on the surface ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
President Trump Signs Directive to Create a Military Space Force
President Trump has signed a directive to create a Military Space Force. The directive orders the Pentagon to establish the Space Force as the sixth branch of the United States military, to go along with the Army, Navy, Air Force, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Iran Unveils New ‘Fateh’ Submarine
The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled a “state-of-the-art” domestically produced submarine capable of firing cruise missiles. The launch has gained significance due to the skewed relations with the USA. Fateh Submarine The launch was held in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. Fateh, which means ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
US considers withdrawing Generalised System of Preferences from India
The United States is reportedly considering withdrawal of benefits to India under its Generalised System of Preferences amid a widening dispute over its trade and investment policies. The US Trade Representative (USTR) is in the process of completing the review ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Iran Trade Promotion Plan
Three European Powers U.K., France and Germany are set to announce a plan to help companies trading to Iran to defy the sanctions on Iran. US sanctions on Iran US President Trump had unilaterally walked out of the Joint comprehensive ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Global Talent Competitive Index: Key Facts
The Global Talent Competitive Index prepared by the INSEAD business school in partnership with Tata Communications and Adecco Group was released on the first day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2019. The Global Talent Competitive Index measures how countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Satyarup Siddhanta becomes world's youngest to climb 7 highest volcanoes, 7 highest mountains in 7 continents
Satyarup Siddhanta, 35-year-old Kolkata mountaineer has set the world record of youngest to climb 7 highest volcanoes, 7 highest mountains in 7 continents in 7 years. He is also the first Indian to conquer the seven mountain peaks and seven ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Henley Passport Index
The Henley Passport Index measures the access each country’s travel document affords. The Index is based on the data provided by the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations. Ranking of the Jurisdictions The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
US Defence Secretary James Mattis resigns from his post
The United States Defence Secretary James Mattis has resigned from his post on 21st December 2018. His resignation came after his disagreement with the US President Donald Trump over the withdrawal of US troops from Syria. James Mattis, however, will ..