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India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer

News: India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) as Observer. Facts: Djibouti Code of Conduct(DCOC): It was established in 2009.It is a grouping on maritime matters aimed at repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean Region, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Members:… Continue reading India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer

Explained: What is Solar Cycle 25, announced by NASA and NOAA scientists recently?

News: Scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) have announced their predictions about the new solar cycle called Solar Cycle 25 which they believe has begun. Facts: What is Solar Cycle: It is the cycle that the Sun’s magnetic field goes through approximately every 11 years. Solar Minimum: It is the beginning… Continue reading Explained: What is Solar Cycle 25, announced by NASA and NOAA scientists recently?

Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) Programme

News: The 56th foundation day of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme is being celebrated. Facts: ITEC Programme: It was instituted in 1964 as a bilateral assistance programme run by the Government of India.  Purpose: It is a demand-driven, response-oriented programme that focuses on addressing the needs of developing countries through innovative technological cooperation… Continue reading Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) Programme

Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord

News: Israel Prime Minister and foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have signed the historic Abraham Accord which is the first Arab-Israeli peace deal in 26 years. Facts: What does Abraham Accord say? As per the accord, the UAE and Bahrain will establish embassies, exchange ambassadors, cooperate and work together with Israel… Continue reading Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers extended for six months

News: Government of India has extended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 for another six months. Facts: Type: It is a Central Sector Scheme launched in March,2020. Aim: To provide an insurance cover of ₹50 lakh to healthcare providers, including community health workers who may have to be in… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers extended for six months

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