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Bletchley Declaration

Source: This post is based on the article “Bletchley Declaration” published in “Business standard” on Thursday November 2 2023. Why in news ? Twenty-nine countries such as the US, the UK, China, Australia, Brazil and India, along with the European union have agreed to work together to prevent “catastrophic harm, either deliberate or unintentional” which… Continue reading Bletchley Declaration

Rafah Crossing

Source: This post is based on the article “Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially opens”:what is the crossing and why it is significant”published in the “Indian express” on 2nd November 2023. Why in news? The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has opened for the first time since the Israel-Hamas… Continue reading Rafah Crossing

Akhaura-Agartala rail link to be inaugurated virtually by PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina

Source: The post is based on the article “Akhaura-Agartala rail link to be inaugurated virtually by PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project?3 Who’s funding the project?4 What is the significance of Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project? Why… Continue reading Akhaura-Agartala rail link to be inaugurated virtually by PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina

What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained

Source: The post is based on the article “What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? The U.S government has agreed to relax the sanctions imposed on Venezuela’s oil, gas and mining industries on the condition that the Venezuelan President… Continue reading What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained

WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee

Source: The post is based on the article “WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India has to decide between the candidates of Bangladesh or Nepal for the post of Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO). What is the… Continue reading WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee

Union Finance Minister inaugurates the first Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Finance Minister inaugurates the first Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister for Finance has inaugurated the Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi.… Continue reading Union Finance Minister inaugurates the first Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi

International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021

Source: The post is based on the article “International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021” published in “Down To Earth” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? The International Migration Outlook 2023 has been released. What is the International Migration Outlook 2023? Released by: Organisation for… Continue reading International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021

China imposes export curbs on graphite

Source: The post is based on the article “China imposes export curbs on graphite” published in “Financial Times” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? China has imposed export controls on graphite. Why has China decided to impose an export curb on graphite? Aim: To protect China’s national security and controlling supplies of critical… Continue reading China imposes export curbs on graphite

What is ‘Visa Shopping’ and why is it being done to enter countries in Europe

Source: The post is based on the article “What is ‘Visa Shopping’ and why is it being done to enter countries in Europe” published in “Indian Express” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? The practice of ‘Visa Shopping’ has been gaining popularity in several Indian states. What is Visa Shopping? Specifications Details Definition… Continue reading What is ‘Visa Shopping’ and why is it being done to enter countries in Europe

Eight former Indian Navy officers get death penalty in Qatar

Source: The post is based on the article “Eight former Indian Navy officers get death penalty in Qatar” published in “The Hindu” on 27th October 2023 Why in the News? Eight former Indian Navy personnel working for a company in Doha were given the death penalty by a local court in Qatar. Why have former… Continue reading Eight former Indian Navy officers get death penalty in Qatar

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