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Former Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic wins Croatia Presidential Election

Former Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic wins Croatia Presidential Election

  • Zoran Milanovic (age 53 years) won the Croatia Presidential Election which was held on 5th January 2020. Zoran secured 52.7% of the vote, while President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic gained 47.3% of the vote.
  • Prior to this, Zoran Milanovic served as Prime Minister of Croatia from December 2011 to January 2016. He was also the Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Croatia (SDP).
  • About Croatia
    i) Capital - Zagreb
    ii) President - Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic
    iii) Prime Minister - Andrej Plenkovic
    iv) Currency - Kuna (HRK)
Author Jasbinder Bilan won UK Children’s Book Award for her novel

Author Jasbinder Bilan won UK Children’s Book Award for her novel

Indian-born author Jasbinder Bilan won the UK Children’s Book Award for her novel 'Asha and the Spirit Bird'. This novel was inspired by her grandmother, who provided her wit....
Dr. A Sakthivel elected as New Chairman of AEPC India

Dr. A Sakthivel elected as New Chairman of AEPC India

The Executive Committee of the Apparel Export Promotion Council of India (AEPC) has elected Dr. A Sakthivel as the New Chairman of the AEPC India for the 2020-21 year. He replaced ....
SBI launched RBBG scheme for Residential Sales and Improve Homebuyers' Confidence

SBI launched RBBG scheme for Residential Sales and Improve Homebuyers' Confidence

The State Bank of India launched the 'Residential Builder Finance with Buyer Guarantee (RBBG)' scheme. The objective of this scheme is to push Residential Sales and Improve Homebuyers' Confi....
Reserve Bank Of India offers 24x7 forex market operations

Reserve Bank Of India offers 24x7 forex market operations

In a statement, RBI said that the selected banks in India can offer Forex Rates to Indian clients round-the-clock (24×7). Due to this, this opens up the forex market in India....
7th Advantage Maharashtra Expo 2020 will be held in Aurangabad

7th Advantage Maharashtra Expo 2020 will be held in Aurangabad

The 19th Chief Minister of Maharashtra state Uddhav Thackeray (age 59 years) will inaugurate the 7th edition of Advantage Maharashtra Expo 2020 in Garware Stadium, Aurangaba....
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