1.India and Guatemala agreed to work together to combat terrorism.A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on enhancing cooperation in diplomatic academics.A Letter of Intent (LoI) of providing training for the English language to Guatemalan teachers was also signed under the ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation) programme.
2.Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretary General Rashid Alimov has arrived in India to hold talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj & other Union ministers.India became a full member of SCO in 2017, at the summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan.SCO is an intergovernmental international organisation aimed at strengthening mutual trust & neighbourliness among the member states.
3.Border Roads Organisation (BRO), is celebrating its Raising Day on 07 May 2018.BRO, a leader in the arena of infrastructural development in the border areas of the country is celebrating its 58 years of glorious service to the nation.
4.Tribal Affairs Ministry will expand Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in Tribal Districts across the country.The aim of the establishment of these Kendras is to provide skill upgradation and capacity building training to increase the incomes of tribals.Van Dhan Vikas Kendra was launched at Bijapur, Chattisgarh on 14th April 2018 for training, providing equipment and tools for primary level processing.
5.The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified a protocol to amend the existing double taxation avoidance pact (DTAA) between India and Kuwait.It had entered into force on March 26, updating the provisions in the DTAA.The protocol, which was signed on January 15, 2017, was notified on May 4 this year.
6.The Chairman of Rajya Sabha – Venkaiah Naidu has constituted a 2-member committee to review rules of procedure & conduct of business in the House.The committee will be headed by former Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha, Dr V. K. Agnihotri.The formation of this committee comes with an aim to improve the day-to-day functioning of the two houses of the Parliament.
7.The 15th Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2018 is being hosted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India from 10th-12th May 2018 in New Delhi.The AMS 2018, an annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) Kuala Lumpur, is a prestigious summit in the Asia Pacific Region.The theme of the summit is “Telling Our Stories – Asia and More”.
8.India has signed a loan deal worth $200 million with World Bank for National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan).The loan would help Government in achieving its goal of reducing stunting in children 0-6 years of age from 38.4% to 25% by 2022.POSHAN scheme launched by PM Modi on March 8, 2018, aims to ensure holistic development & adequate nutrition for pregnant women, mothers & children.
9.Centre has approved setting up of 100 additional One-Stop centres in 9 states to help violence affected women.States in which these centres will be set up are Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, MP, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tamil Nadu & UP.These centres aim to facilitate integrated services for violence affected women like police assistance, social counseling, medical & legal aid.
9.Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday reached Guatemala as part of his three-nation visit to Latin America.Naidu is on a five-day visit to Latin America’s Guatemala, Peru and Panama commencing from May 6. This is the Vice President's first overseas visit after assuming office last year.
10.Tadoba Andhari Tiger Project and national park is the largest home of Bengal Tigers in Maharashtra, located in Chandrapur district.
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