NEWS 11-07-2018. NEWS FOR 13-JUL (FRIDAY) 1. The first Indian Tourism Mart will be held in New Delhi from 16th September 2018 to create a global tourism mart for India on the lines of major international travel marts. 2. The Asian Development Bank has approved the Lining Project of Son Canal in Bihar. This project will bring immense benefits to the agricultural sector in Bihar. 3. The Central Reserve Police Force has launched Saathi, a mobile help centre for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims. 4. India and China have settled a deal to reduce import duties on Indian medicines in Chinese markets. 5. Satyarup Siddhanta has become the second Indian to climb Mt. Ojos, the highest volcano in the world. 6. The 17th World Sanskrit Conference was held in Canada on the 9th of July. 7. ISRO has success fully conducted a Crew Escape System test, which is a critical test building towards India’s first manned space mission. < < Back