CONTENTS VOL-15 ISSUE -08 Modi's Cabinet 2.0: Who is Editor Acute Encephalitis Syndrome Who? N.K. Jain Advisors Neeraj Chabra K.C.Gupta Registered Office Mahendra Publication Pvt. Ltd. US-INDIA trade: GSP ? SCO Summit 2019 103, Pragatideep Building, Plot No. 08, Laxminagar, District Centre, New Delhi - 110092 TIN-09350038898 w.e.f. 12-06-2014 Branch Office Mahendra Publication Pvt. Ltd. US-IRAN Crisis E-42,43,44, Sector-7, Noida (U.P.) For queries regarding promotion, distribution & advertisement, contact:- [email protected] Interview 5 Ph.: 09208037962 Current Affairs - One Liner 6-9 Spotlight 10 Owned, printed & published by The People 11-17 N.K. Jain News Bites 18-65 103, Pragatideep Building, Word of English - Etymology 66 Plot No. 08, Laxminagar, Designation : Who's Who 67 District Centre, New Delhi - 110092 Acute Encephalitis Syndrome 68 Please send your suggestions and Modi's Cabinet 2.0: Who is Who? 69-70 grievances to:- US-INDIA trade: GSP ? 71-73 Mahendra Publication Pvt. 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Chalte-Chalte is one of the most steering elements of this magazine on the go, which is mentioned below every page. This edition provides a platform where all the candidates and guidance personnel can get together important issues this month, who can play a vital role in the upcoming exam. Important topics included in this edition are: One of which is "US-Iran Crisis" - There is no formal diplomatic relationship between Iran and the United States since 1980. Tension increased between Iran and the United States in May 2019, when the US deployed an additional army in the Persian Gulf region after receiving an intelligence report from Iran, the alleged "campaign", all other details were given inside MICA. Then another topic is "US-India Trade: GSP", as the United States is screwing up many partners in many global business competitions. India is its latest target, so all the necessary details are given in. And the next topic is "Modi's Cabinet 2.0: Who, Who is". In this article, you have been explained about the Union Cabinet for the 17th Lok Sabha which includes 24 Cabinet Ministers, 9 Minister of State with Independent Charge and 24 Minister of State. In view of the examination, the complete list of Central Ministers is given in the August edition of this magazine. Another topic is "SCO Summit 2019" - 2019 Shanghai Cooperation Conference, 13-14 June was held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyz, in the second year India participated as a full member and all major details are included within MICA. Another topic is "Acute Encephalitis Syndrome" - Encephalitis is a swelling in the layers of tissue covering the brain or in the membranes. It is also known as acute viral encephalitis and spasmodic fever in Hindi, hence the reason for this, and the details of the treatment are given inside the MICA. In this edition we are providing "SBI Clerk Mains" paper for your self-assessment. 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