1.India to host informal WTO Ministerial gathering in March : Trade ministers from various countries including Australia, Japan and Switzerland met for an informal WTO ministerial gathering in Davos to discuss the way forward for the global trade organisation.In this context, India announced that it will host an informal WTO Ministerial gathering in March. The meeting would be held in New Delhi on March 19-20.
2.India’s best marine products will be showcased for buyers from around the world at the 21st edition of India International Seafood Show (IISS) in Goa from January 27-29, while industry leaders and experts will deliberate on policies, market trends, technology and roadmaps to achieving an export target of US$10 billion by 2022.
3.One of the highest food producers- India stands on the 100th rank for the title ‘Hungry’. Out of 119, India stood on 100th rank which is disturbing for the nation with the highest population. ‘Global Hunger Index’ carried out by International Food Policy Research Institute chalked out nations that fall under ‘Starving’ category. The 100 out of 119 countries on the GHI, while last year it was at 97 out of 118. Even though India’s 2017 GHI score—31.4—has improved over the years, its hunger problem remains categorized as “serious.” The rankings are based on four indicators: undernourishment, child mortality, child wasting, and child stunting. A GHI score of between 20 and 34.9 points reflects serious hunger levels; between 35 and 49.9, it is alarming, and extremely alarming if over 50.
4.The Australian Open is a tennis tournament held annually in Melbourne Park, Australia. The 2018 Australian Open is the 106th edition of the tournament. Roger Federer defeated Marin Cilic in the final. It was Federer's 20th Grand Slam title. In women's' single, Caroline Wozniacki became the first Danish player to win a Grand Slam singles title, defeating Simona Halep in the final.
5.Ntangki National Park is located in small district Peren 35 kilometers from the busiest city of Nagaland, Dimapur.CM : T. R. Zeliang / Capital : Kohima.
6.India Economic Survey is out. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has tabled the Modi government’s Economic Survey 2017-18 in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha of Parliament on Monday. Ahead of the Union Budget 2018, India’s GDP is estimated at 7-7.5% in Economic Survey 2018. In FY18, the GDP was 6.75% .The Economic Survey 2017-18 in indiabudget.nic.in has stated that current high crude price is a matter of concern. Economic Survey 2018 prepared by Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian.
7.PulieBadze Wildlife Sanctuary is an important reserve in Kohima Town. With an area of 9.23 sq km it is adjacent to the two renounced peaks Dzukou Valley and Japhu Peak of Nagaland.
8.The world no.1 Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan defeated Saina Nehwal in the finals of the Indonesia Masters in Jakarta.
9.Marking the 69th Republic Day celebrations, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) have launched the first ever 'Khadi Haat' in the country.The Khadi Haat was inaugurated on January 25 by Union Minister of State Giriraj Singh in Connaught Place here in presence of New Delhi Lok Sabha MP Meenakshi Lekhi, KVIC Chairman V K Saxena, NDMC Chairman Naresh Kumar and noted fashion designer Ritu Beri among others.
10.UAE based Lulu group inked three MoUs with Telangana government with an aim to develop retail and food processing industry in the state. Lulu Group- largest employer in UAE is being promoted by NRI businessman Yusuffali MA. Under the MoUs, Lulu will invest an amount of USD 400 million (Rs 2,500 Crores) to construct 1.8 million square feet area of the mega shopping mall, set up food processing plant and a logistics and export processing unit for fruit and vegetables. The foundation stone will be laid within next three months by the Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, it said adding approximately 6,000 people will get employment.
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