Hong Kong’s chief executive has suspended a contentious extradition bill that would allow Hong Kong citizens to be extradited to mainland China. This decision was taken following a series of massive street protests. The changes made in the extradition bill would have allowed suspects accused of crimes such as murder and rape to be extradited… Continue reading Hong Kong suspends extradition Bill
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U.S. allows Iraq to import Iranian gas
The United States has allowed Iraq to import Iranian gas for its power grid for another three months by extending a waiver to US sanctions. Iraq has had several extensions to the waiver after US reimposed sanctions on Iran’s oil sector forbidding countries from purchasing Iranian energy. Iraq relies heavily on Iranian energy for power… Continue reading U.S. allows Iraq to import Iranian gas
Maldives should not try balancing ties with India and China
Former Maldives President has said that Maldives should not try to balance relations with India and China. He has said that Maldives should maintain cultural ties with China.But the country cannot afford to have defence cooperation with China. These statements came in the backdrop of Indian Prime Minister state visit to the Maldives.During the visit,India… Continue reading Maldives should not try balancing ties with India and China
In cricket, how does the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method work?
Recently,rain has played spoilsport at the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) cricket World Cup England 2019 washing out a number of matches. As wet weather continues to affect games,the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method could come to feature prominently at the tournament. This method was first used in international cricket in 1997 and was formally adopted by… Continue reading In cricket, how does the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method work?
Iran seeks ‘positive signals’ on n-deal
Iran President has said that Iran has decided to maintain its scale back of the landmark 2015 nuclear deal unless other signatories show positive signals. Iran had stopped complying with some commitments in the 2015 nuclear deal after the United States had unilaterally withdrew from the accord in 2018 and renewed sanctions on Iran. Further,Europe… Continue reading Iran seeks ‘positive signals’ on n-deal
No trade action against India as of now: USTR
The office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that there will be not be a trade action against India but US will continue to raise market access concerns with India. The USTR statement came after India had decided to impose retaliatory action against the U.S.’s tariffs on steel and aluminium by imposing… Continue reading No trade action against India as of now: USTR
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 15, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Trade deficit widens to $15.36 bn in May According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce, India’s trade deficit has widened to a six-month high of $15.4 billion in May,2019. The trade deficit has widened due to import growth outpacing export growth… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 15, 2019
WHO panel decides not to declare international Ebola emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided not to declare Africa’s latest Ebola outbreak, a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Democratic Republic of Congo is dealing with the second largest Ebola outbreak ever with 2,025 cases of the disease being already reported. The outbreak has spread internationally, from the DRC into Uganda. The… Continue reading WHO panel decides not to declare international Ebola emergency
Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2019 in Mumbai
The Intersessional meeting of the Kimberley Process(KP) is being hosted by India from 17th to 21st June,2019 in Mumbai. The Kimberley Process(KP) is an international certification scheme that came into force in 2003.It regulates trade in rough diamonds.It aims to prevent the flow of conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds also known as blood diamonds are rough… Continue reading Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2019 in Mumbai
SVEEP Nodal Officers from across the country meet to deliberate upon the blueprint for the next five years
The Election Commission of India has organised a National Conference of Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation(SVEEP) Nodal Officers to deliberate upon the blueprint for the next five years. SVEEP is a programme of multiple interventions through different modes and media.It is designed to educate citizens,electors and voters about the electoral process in order to… Continue reading SVEEP Nodal Officers from across the country meet to deliberate upon the blueprint for the next five years
