Gold demand to rise in 2019: World Gold Council
According to a latest report by the World Gold Council (WGC), Increased market uncertainty and expansion of protectionist economic policies will make gold increasingly attractive as a hedge in 2019.
States approval not needed for quota Bill
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill of 2019 providing up to 10% reservation for economically weaker sections of society may be notified as the law of the land sooner than expected.
PM-led panel moves Alok Verma out of CBI, Rao back in charge
The high-power committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday removed Alok Verma as CBI Director, a day after he resumed office following the Supreme Court order that restored his position.
AI in detecting early stage cervical cancer
Artificial intelligence may be poised to wipe out cervical cancer, after a study showed that computer algorithms can detect pre-cancerous lesions far better than trained experts or conventional screening tests.
New post-Brexit immigration system
British officials are to test India’s reaction to proposals for a new post-Brexit immigration system unveiled in December 2018.
Raisina dialogue
Recently, 3 day conference of Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) annual “Raisina Dialogue” organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) started in New Delhi.
New regional forum for West Asia
In a diplomatic initiative to address the lingering conflicts and mistrust in the Gulf region, Iran proposed a new platform for regional peace building.
U.S.-Taliban talks
The Chief of the Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat, backed the U.S. talks with Taliban to bring stability in Afghanistan as long as there are no preconditions.
Parliament passes Bill to provide 10% quota for poor
Parliament cleared the Constitutional Amendment Bill guaranteeing 10% quota in education and employment to economically weaker sections in the general category, following an approval by the Rajya Sabha.
India’s GDP may grow at 7.3% in 2018-19: World Bank
The World Bank kept India’s growth projection unchanged at 7.3% for 2018-19 and 7.5% in 2019-20.