1 Mi 10 5G has arrived: Features that make all the difference By Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:51:24 +0530 Here's a run down of all the interesting features that Mi 10 offers to make a strong case against rivals like OnePlus and Samsung. Full Article
1 Babri demolition trial: Deadline to deliver verdict set for Aug. 31, SC orders By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:57:24 +0530 Kalyan Singh, who was the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh during the 1992 incident, was put on trial last year after his tenure as governor of Rajasthan came to an end in September 2019. The two-judge bench orders the special judge to complete the proceedings and ensure the deadline is adhered to. Full Article
1 Who is Iqbal Chahal, BMC's newly-appointed chief amid rising COVID-19 cases in Mumbai By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:38:10 +0530 BMC has appointed a new municipal commissioner to handle the COVID-19 crisis in Mumbai. Here's what you need to know about Iqbal Chahal IAS. Full Article
1 Why people are less likely to conceive during Covid-19 pandemic By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:30:05 +0530 The researchers found that the main reasons that led people to not wanting to conceive included worries related to future economic difficulties and consequences on pregnancy. Full Article
1 Kim Jong Un sends letter to Russia on WWII anniversary and for fight against Covid-19 By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:11:07 +0530 According to reports, Kim had earlier sent a personal message to Chinese President Xi Jinping to praise China's success in getting its epidemic outbreak under control. Full Article
1 Ayurveda and coronavirus: Will ashwagandha, mulethi, guduchi help battle Covid-19? By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:23:52 +0530 Commenting on this, CSIR DG Shekhar Mane said that India's traditional knowledge is very rich and they want to study if its effectiveness can be proven scientifically. Full Article
1 Here's an interesting fact about the real life of 1983 Indian cricket World Cup team By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:47:26 +0530 There are several interesting aspects and facts from India's World Cup journey of how things turned out to be. Full Article
1 Promoters of Ram Dev International flee India, SBI files complaint against 411-cr bank loan fraud By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:11:09 +0530 The company had three rice milling plants, besides eight sorting and grading units in Karnal district with offices in Saudi Arabia and Dubai for trading purposes, the SBI complaint said. Full Article
1 #NTR31 announcement likely to be made on actor's birthday, movie likely to be delayed for a year By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:35:06 +0530 News about Tarak teaming up with Prashanth Neel has been doing rounds for some time and finally, it looks like the platform is set for the project to go on floors. Full Article
1 Two months after 1st Covid-19 case, Karnataka completes 1 lakh tests By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:55:05 +0530 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has designated various eminent institutions across the country as mentor institutions to raise testing capability. Full Article
1 Education at a Glance 2012: Country Notes - Russian Federation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:50:00 GMT The high educational attainment level of the Russian population continues to increase. 88% of the adult population have attained at least upper secondary education and 54% have a tertiary qualification. Full Article
1 2012 Russian Corporate Governance Roundtable By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Moscow, Russia - 25-26 October 2012 - discussions at this meeting addressed topics related to corporate governance and listing requirements in Russia. Full Article
1 Official Visit to Russia (Moscow, 17th - 18th January 2013) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:40:00 GMT During his visit, the Secretary-General will meet with various officials and will deliver a keynote address on “Modernising Russia in a challenging global environment” at the Gaidar Forum-2013. Full Article
1 Secretary-General in Moscow, for the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting (14th - 16th February 2013) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:58:00 GMT The Secretary-General of the OECD will be in Moscow from 14th to 16th February 2013, to attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting organized under the Chairmanship of the Russian Federation. Full Article
1 Russia: Modernising the economy - Better Policies Series (April 2013) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:08:00 GMT Drawing on experiences in OECD countries and in our key partners, this report presents an OECD view of major policy challenges in Russia, including the fiscal framework, financial sector, competition, business climate, governance of public enterprises, innovation, trade, social policies, employment, education, health, energy, agriculture and green policies. Full Article
1 Education at a Glance 2013 - Country notes and key fact tables By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:41:00 GMT Education at a Glance 2013 - Country notes and key fact tables Full Article
1 OECD Secretary-General in Moscow (G20 meetings, 17th - 20th July 2013) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:14:00 GMT The Secretary-General of the OECD, Mr. Angel Gurría, will be in Moscow, from 17th to 20th July 2013, to attend the G20 Labour Ministers Meeting & the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting. Full Article
1 OECD Secretary-General at the G20 Leader’s Summit in St. Petersburg, 4th - 6th September 2013 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:50:00 GMT Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will participate at the G20 Leader’s Summit taking place in St. Petersburg, Russia, on 4-6 September 2013. Full Article
1 Secretary-General of the OECD in Moscow (15-16 January 2014) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:57:00 GMT Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, was in Moscow to attend the Gaidar Forum where he presented the OECD Economic Survey of the Russian Federation. His visit also included meetings with Prime Minister Medvedev, Deputy Prime Minister Shuvalov and members of the cabinet and the business community. Full Article
1 Education at a Glance 2014: Country Notes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:00:00 GMT Country notes with main key findings of the book and key fact tables: a customised snapshot of a country's educational environment, highlighting the most important issues in the educational landscape. Full Article
1 Going for Growth 2015: Key findings for Russia By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:00:00 GMT Going for Growth 2015: Key findings for the Russian Federation Full Article
1 OECD Health Statistics 2015 - Country Notes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:00:00 GMT Specific country notes have been prepared using data from the database OECD Health Statistics 2015, July 2015 version. The notes are available in PDF format. Full Article
1 Education at a Glance 2015: Russian Federation By www.keepeek.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:00:00 GMT The 2015 edition introduces more detailed analysis of participation in early childhood and tertiary levels of education. The report also examines first generation tertiary-educated adults’ educational and social mobility, labour market outcomes for recent graduates, and participation in employer-sponsored formal and/or non-formal education. Full Article
1 OECD Employment Outlook 2016 - Key findings for the Russian Federation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:40:00 GMT The sharp fall in global oil prices has contributed to a prolonged recession in the Russian Federation, along with geopolitical uncertainties. While growth is projected to turn positive again in 2017, the recovery is expected to be slow. Full Article
1 Education at a Glance 2016 - Country Notes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:30:00 GMT Education at a Glance 2016 - Country Notes Full Article
1 Seven more jurisdictions sign tax co-operation agreement to enable automatic sharing of country-by-country information (BEPS Action 13) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:00:00 GMT As part of continuing efforts to boost transparency by multinational enterprises (MNEs), Gabon, Hungary, Indonesia, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius and the Russian Federation have now signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement for Country-by-Country Reporting (CbC MCAA), bringing the total number of signatories to 57. Lithuania and Hungary joined the Agreement in October and December 2016 respectively. Full Article
1 Taxing Energy Use 2018: Key findings for the Russian Federation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:00:00 GMT This note describes the taxation of energy use in the Russian Federation. It contains the country’s energy tax profiles, followed by country-specific information to complement the general discussion in Taxing Energy Use 2018 (OECD, 2018). Full Article
1 Russian Federation - Medium-term prospects for major agricultural commodities 2018-2027 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:14:00 GMT These graphs offer a brief summary of the commodity trade situation in the country. Full Article
1 OECD Week 2011: Message from U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chair of the Ministerial Council Meeting By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT On this 50th anniversary, let us reaffirm our shared commitment to “better policies for better lives” as we usher in a new era of cooperation not only across the Atlantic, but among our partners throughout the world. Full Article
1 U.S Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton's statements at the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2011 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Statements by US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chair of the OECD's 50th Anniversary Meeting of the OECD Council at ministerial level. Full Article
1 Health at a Glance 2011 Country note: United States By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance shows that medical care is improving in OECD countries, but better prevention and management of chronic diseases is required to reduce costs. Full Article
1 Briefing note for the OECD Employment Outlook 2012: United States By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:20:00 GMT The US labour market continues its slow recovery from the 2008-09 recession, but the unemployment rate remains significantly higher than before the financial crisis Full Article
1 Education at a Glance 2012: Country Notes - United States By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:47:00 GMT Education at a Glance 2012: Country Notes - United States Full Article
1 Education at a Glance 2012: Country Notes - United States By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:47:00 GMT Education at a Glance 2012: Country Notes - United States Full Article
1 Visit of the Secretary-General to Washington (18th - 20th April 2013) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:28:00 GMT The Secretary-General of the OECD, Mr. Angel Gurría, will be in Washington to attend the International Monetary Fund / World Bank Spring Meetings, as well as the G20 meetings of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors. Full Article
1 Education at a Glance 2013 - Country notes and key fact tables By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:41:00 GMT Education at a Glance 2013 - Country notes and key fact tables Full Article
1 OECD Secretary-General in Washington, 10-12 October 2013 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:01:00 GMT The Secretary-General of the OECD, Mr. Angel Gurría, will be in Washington from 10 to 12 October 2013, to attend the Annual Meeting of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund, where he will deliver statements at the International Monetary and Finance Committee and Development Committee. Full Article
1 Government at a Glance 2013: Information by country By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:00:00 GMT These country notes contain indicators which compare the political and institutional frameworks of national governments as well as revenues and expenditures, employment, and compensation. They include a description of government policies on integrity, e-government and open government. Full Article
1 OECD Secretary-General visit to Washington and launch of OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), 2-3 December 2013 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 10:59:00 GMT The Secretary-General of the OECD, Mr. Angel Gurría, will be in Washington on 2-3 December 2013, to present the results of the 2013 OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), alongside Mr. Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education of the United States. The Secretary-General will also meet with several high-level US officials. Full Article
1 PISA 2012 mathematics, reading and science results - United States By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 11:00:00 GMT Note summarising the performance of 15-year-old students in the United States in the PISA 2012 assessment of mathematics, reading and science Full Article
1 A USA and International Perspective on 2012 PISA Results By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 17:31:00 GMT PISA provides the most comprehensive international comparison of the skills and knowledge of 15-year-olds around the world in mathematics, science and reading. We take stock in three year periods and run the numbers and publish them a year later. Thus, these results correspond to the 2010-2012 period and they are the 5th set we prepare and publish since 2000. Full Article
1 Society at a Glance 2014 - Key findings for United States By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 09:55:00 GMT This note presents key findings for the United States from Society at a Glance 2014 - OECD Social indicators. This 2014 publication also provides a special chapter on: the crisis and its aftermath: a “stress test” for societies and for social policies. Full Article
1 Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD in Washington, 10-13 April 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:52:00 GMT Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, was in Washington from 10 to 13 April 2014, to attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FM&CBG) meetings and the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings. While in Washington, Mr. Gurría also held bilateral meetings with several US senior officials. Full Article
1 U.S. Recovery to Gather Pace in 2014, Says OECD in Latest Economic Outlook By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 05 May 2014 12:26:00 GMT Economic activity in the United States is projected to pick up in steadily in 2014 as the effects of the severe winter weather dissipate and investment and consumption expand, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook. Full Article
1 Obesity Update 2014: Key Facts for the United States By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 26 May 2014 17:34:00 GMT Soaring obesity rates make the US the fattest country in the OECD, with 36.5% of obese adults. Roughly 70% of US adults are overweight, which corresponds to the second highest rate in the OECD (just after Mexico, 71.3%). Full Article
1 Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Washington on 12-13 June 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 10:41:00 GMT Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Washington on 12-13 June 2014 to present the 2014 OECD Economic Survey of the United States. While in Washington, the Secretary-General will deliver remarks at a seminar on Inclusive Growth hosted at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He will also have meetings with high level US officials. Full Article
1 PISA 2012 Financial Literacy results - United States By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 08:30:00 GMT PISA 2012 financial literacy results focusing on the performance of the United States among 17 other countries and economies who participated in the assessment: Australia, Belgium (Flemish Community), Shanghai-China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Israel, Italy, Latvia, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and Spain Full Article
1 Education at a Glance 2014: Country Notes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:00:00 GMT Country notes with main key findings of the book and key fact tables: a customised snapshot of a country's educational environment, highlighting the most important issues in the educational landscape. Full Article
1 Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, at United Nations Climate Summit, New York, 22-25 September 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:32:00 GMT OECD Secretary-General was in New York from 22 to 25 to attend the United Nations Climate Summit, in which he moderated a panel discussion on “The Economic Case for Action”. He also held bilateral meetings with several world leaders attending the Summit and UN high level officials. Full Article
1 Revenue Statistics and Consumption Tax Trends 2014: Key findings for the United States By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT The tax burden in the United States of America increased by 1percentage point from 24.4% to 25.4% in 2013. The OECD average was an increase of 0.4 percentage points from 33.7% to 34.1%. The United States is the only OECD country that employs a retail sales tax rather than a value added tax (VAT) as the principal consumption tax. Full Article