Current account deficit widens to 2.9% in Q2
As per new Reserve Bank of India data, current account deficit (CAD) widened to 2.9% of GDP for the July-September quarter due to higher trade deficit.
Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) tentatively agreed an oil-output cut but was waiting to hear from non-OPEC heavyweight Russia before deciding the exact volumes for a production reduction aimed at propping up crude prices.
Agriculture Export Policy
The Union Cabinet approved the Agriculture Export Policy.
Air pollution cause of 1 in 8 deaths
India with 18% of the world’s population has a disproportionately high 26% of the global premature deaths and disease burden due to air pollution.
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty)
Vladimir Putin threatened to develop nuclear missiles banned under a treaty with the U.S. after Washington gave Moscow a deadline to comply with the key arms control agreement.
India third largest contributor to carbon emission’
Global carbon emissions are set to hit an all-time high of 37.1 billion tonnes of CO2 in 2018, according to researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Global Carbon Project.
India gets first witness protection scheme
The Supreme Court brought in place a witness protection regime in the country.
Monetary policy review: Policy rates unchanged
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 05 December(Wednesday) kept key policy rates unchanged at 6.5% as inflation eased significantly.
Kandhamal Haldi likely to get GI tag
Odisha’s Kandhamal Haldi (turmeric), famous for its healing properties, is a few steps away from receiving GI tag as the Geographical Indications Journal has advertised its application seeking objections.
Disabilities Act: States going slow on roll-out, says study
A study conducted by the Disability Rights India Foundation (DRIF) on the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, across 24 States, has revealed that more than half have not notified the State rules, despite a significant lapse of time.