Current Affairs
September 7 , 2019
India, South Korea seal logistics pact
India and South Korea concluded a military logistics agreement during the ongoing visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Seoul. The two countries also formulated a forward-looking road map to take bilateral defence industry cooperation to the next level. India will be able to get assured logistic support when it operates in the Indo-Pacific in...
September 6 , 2019
Travel and Tourism Competitiveness index: India ranked 34th
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index, driven by rich natural and cultural resources and strong price competitiveness, a report World Economic Forum. India's ranking improved from 40th to 34th, the greatest improvement over 2017 among the top 25 per cent of all countries ranked in the report. "...
September 5 , 2019
Delhi, Mumbai slip down on Global Liveability Index for 2019
The latest Global Liveability Index for 2019 shows that the living conditions in India's largest metropolises, Mumbai and New Delhi, are getting worse. The capital's "appalling air quality" as well as downgrades to its culture and stability score have pulled down its ranking on this year's index. New Delhi reportedly slipped down six ranks to 118,...
September 4 , 2019
'Namaste Pacific' - Culture of countries in Pacific region showcased in Delhi
The High Commissions of Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji jointly organised a cultural event 'Namaste Pacific' here to showcase in India the culture of the Pacific countries....
September 3 , 2019
India 9th on happiness index among 28 nations
when it comes to happiness, Indians consider good financial conditions and physical well-being among the top-most reasons to remain joyous, a new survey, adding that India ranked ninth on happiness index among 28 global markets. Personal safety and security, friends and feeling in control of life were other top determinants for Indians to stay happ...
September 3 , 2019
India 9th on happiness index among 28 nations
when it comes to happiness, Indians consider good financial conditions and physical well-being among the top-most reasons to remain joyous, a new survey, adding that India ranked ninth on happiness index among 28 global markets. Personal safety and security, friends and feeling in control of life were other top determinants for Indians to stay happ...
August 31 , 2019
Meghalaya CM launches ‘walk to work’ campaign in state
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma took the lead to launch the campaign of Fit India Movement which has been launched in the country by the Prime Minister. The Chief Minister took a two-kilometer walk from his residential quarters to his office chamber at Main Secretariat, Shillong launching the #WalktoWorkMeghalaya which is a part of the ‘Fi...
August 30 , 2019
GeM and SIDBI sign MoU to enable growth of MSMEs, Start-ups and Women Entrepreneurs
Government e Marketplace (GeM), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed an MoU with Small Industries Development Bank of India [SIDBI] to benefit MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Women Self Help Groups and various loan beneficiaries under MUDRA and Stand-up India scheme. This MoU will enable promotio...
August 30 , 2019
GeM and SIDBI sign MoU to enable growth of MSMEs, Start-ups and Women Entrepreneurs
Government e Marketplace (GeM), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed an MoU with Small Industries Development Bank of India [SIDBI] to benefit MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Women Self Help Groups and various loan beneficiaries under MUDRA and Stand-up India scheme. This MoU will enable promotio...
August 29 , 2019
Canara Bank launches OTP facility for ATM cash withdrawals over Rs 10,000
Public sector lender Canara Bank has launched the first OTP facility for ATM withdrawals. In order to offer a more secured and safe system, Canara bank will activate OTP facility for cash withdrawals of Rs 10,000 or more in a day....