- The Vice President Shri Venkaiyah Naidu would inaugurate the 100 meters high AIR Tower in Nellore, Andhrapradesh.
- The Ministry of Agriculture has launched Farmer Partnership, Priority Campaign. The campaign would raise awareness of new practices to be adopted, including crop insurance among others.
- Elvera Brito, the former National Hockey Player, breathed her last today. She was awarded the Arjuna Award for her exemplary contribution to sports in 1965.
- The government has scrapped the Quota of MPs in Kendriya Vidyalaya Admissions. Over 40000 seats to be released.
- The World Bank would provide assistance of 600 mn USD to Sri Lanka for essential supplies.
- SEBI approves Government’s Stake Sale Plan in LIC
- FM meets Silicon Valley Investors
- Sivagiri Pilgrimage and Brahma Vidyalaya
- MoU for Seven Ropeway Development Projects
- WTO’s Highest Level Meeting Scheduled in Geneva
Question:
Q.1 How much assistance has the World Bank pledged to Sri Lanka for meeting essential supplies?a. 40 bn USD
b. 30 bn USD
c. 20 bn USD
d. 600 mn USD
