JULY 2018-INDIA AND WORLD NEWS |
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India becomes Regional Head of Asia Pacific Region in WCO
India has become the Vice Chair of the Asia Pacific Region of World Customs Organisation (WCO) for a period of two years.
India’s GM crop area fifth largest in world
According to the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) latest ‘Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/ GM crops in 2017 report, India with 11.4 million hectares (mh) has world’s fifth largest area cultivated under genetically modified (GM) crops in 2017.
India climbs 3 spots to 57th in global innovation rankings
The Global Innovation Index (GII) has ranked India as the 57th most innovative nation in the world.
The country has improved its ranking from 60th position last year.
Nepal, India to jointly promote tourism
The 2nd meeting of the joint working group on tourism cooperation between India and Nepal concluded in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Both sides agreed to jointly promote Buddhist and Ramayana circuits and Adventure tourism.
The meeting also decided to set up an industry-led India Nepal Tourism Forum.
India to operate ‘World’s Emptiest Airport
India goes on a joint venture to operate the loss-making Mattala international airport in southern Sri Lanka with the Sri Lankan government.
Mattala airport, named after former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was a China-supported infrastructure project in his home district of Hambantota.
Nigeria replaces India to become World’s Largest Poor Population
With the persistent decline in poverty, India is no longer a nation having the largest number of poor people in the world, according to a study published by the US-based think tank, Brookings.
The study, titled ‘The start of a new poverty narrative’ and published in the Brookings’ blog, is authored by Homi Kharas, Kristofer Hamel and Martin Hofer.
GRETI: India ranks 35
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