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World Bank approves USD 82 mln for zoonotic disease prevention in India
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
An infection or disease that is transmissible from animals to humans under natural conditions is called zoonotic.
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G20 igniting socio-economic growth in Kashmir: A thriving South Asia becko
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The G20, an international forum comprising of 20 major economies, focuses on policy discussions and financial stability. The G20 countries, which are the world's largest economies, collectively account for a significant share of the world economy. According to the World Bank data for the
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New WHO manual aims to strengthen pedestrian safety
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Walking brings health, transport and environmental benefits, but roads remain unsafe for pedestrians everywhere. Over 3,10,000 pedestrians were killed in crashes in 2016, accounting for 23 per cent of all global deaths. Per kilometre travelled pedestrians face a nine times higher risk of dea
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Biden congratulates Ajay Banga on being elected as president of World Bank
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Biden also stated that he is looking forward to supporting Banga's efforts to transform the World Bank to reduce poverty and address global challenges including climate.
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Multinationals pivot to India, has the Indian economy hit a purple patch?
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
India's manufacturing industry is taking giant strides; the IT services are dubbed the best in the world; the country is fast emerging as one of the most attractive investment destinations on the planet, and her thriving service sector is witnessing unprecedented demand.
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Kamala Harris congratulates Ajay Banga on being elected as President of Wo
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Appreciating Banga for his past work, Harris tweeted, "Congratulations to Ajay Banga on his election as President of the World Bank. Ajay has been an incredible partner in our work in Central America, helping to deliver hope and opportunity on the ground. I look forward to our continued work
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India-born Ajay Banga appointed as President of World Bank
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Banga, a finance and development expert, will take over the role on June 2. He was the sole contender to replace departing World Bank chief David Malpass whose term ends early next month
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India jumps six spots to 38 in World Bank's Logistics Performance Index 20
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The World Bank has acknowledged India's efforts towards increasing logistics efficiency. On four out of six LPI indicators, India has seen remarkable improvement on the back of various initiatives being implemented over the past few years, according to the ministry of commerce and industry r
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Pakistan facing dire living conditions, 80pc workers denied minimum wage
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Amid Pakistan's failure to enforce minimum wage laws at a time when the South Asian country is reeling under high inflation, an estimated 80 per cent of unskilled workers are not receiving the minimum wage, Pakistan-based The Express Tribune reported.
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Pakistan's state-owned entities worst in South Asia, witnessing gigantic l
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pakistan's state-owned entities together received over Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 458 billion in public funds to stay afloat as their combined loans and guarantees increased to almost 10 per cent of GDP PKR 5.4 trillion in FY21.
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Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat slams Pakistan for violating rules of In
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat on Saturday slammed Pakistan for violating the rules of the treaty by showing "dual precedence".
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"Encouraging trend": PM Modi appreciates India gaining 16 places in World
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
He was responding to a tweet from Union Minister Piyush Goyal who had stated, "Spectacular Rise in Logistics Performance!".
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