Core Sector
According to official data released, growth in the core sectors of the economy slowed to 5.1% in May 2019.
U.S. EB-5 applications
The United States has decided to effect a steep increase in the application fee for its Immigrant Investor Visa Programme, EB-5.
5G trials: Chinese official urges India to include Huawei
Calling for India to include Huawei in its 5G trials despite the U.S. government’s opposition to the Chinese telecommunications major, a senior Chinese official said New Delhi must not be “exclusive” in its choice.
Tamil Nadu state Butterfly
Tamil yeoman (Cirrochroathais) or the ‘TamizhMaravan’ is notified as the states Butterfly
Rhino protection force deployed in Kaziranga
The special protection force is trained to combat poachers and understand animal behaviour was deployed in the Kaziranga National Park (KNP).
Nagalands Version of NRC
Nagaland to start a variant of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) similar to that of Assam.
Navy lines up mega deals for helicopters, submarines
The Navy has lined up several multi-billion dollar deals for helicopters, long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA) and submarines which are in important stages of the procurement.
WHO-First guidelines on self-care interventions for health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched its first guidelines on self-care interventions for health.
U.S. President visit to North Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump stepped onto North Korean soil as he met Pyongyang’s leader Kim Jong Un in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the peninsula.
Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP)
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