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Explained: Russia Avangard missile

News:Russia’s military has deployed a new intercontinental weapon called the Avangard hypersonic missile system. Facts: About Avangard Hypersonic missile system: The Avangard hypersonic missile system is a reentry body carried atop an existing ballistic missile which has the capability to manoeuvre. It’s manoeuvring capability makes it difficult to predict its trajectory and gives it the… Continue reading Explained: Russia Avangard missile

UN to draft new international treaty on cyber crime

News:The United Nations has approved a new resolution in order to draft an international treaty to combat cyber crime. Facts: About the international treaty: The UN General Assembly has established an expert committee.The committee was made after Russia had drafted a resolution which was approved by 193 member countries. The committee will elaborate a comprehensive… Continue reading UN to draft new international treaty on cyber crime

Explained:Significance of Iran, China, Russia holding joint naval drill in Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman

News:Iran, China and Russia has began a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman. Facts: About the Naval Exercise: The aim of this exercise is to bolster security of international maritime commerce, combatting piracy and terrorism and sharing information and experience. The exercise began in the port city of Chabahar in… Continue reading Explained:Significance of Iran, China, Russia holding joint naval drill in Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman

Cabinet approves ratification of the Tenth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union(UPU)

News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the ratification of the Tenth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). Facts: About Universal Postal Union(UPU): UPU is a specialized agency of the United Nations.It was established by the Treaty of Bern of 1874. It is the second oldest international organization… Continue reading Cabinet approves ratification of the Tenth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union(UPU)

Russia hopeful of India’s free trade pact with EAEU

News:Russia is hopeful of India concluding a new Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union(EAEU). Facts: About Eurasian Economic Union(EAEU): The Eurasian Economic Union is an international organization for regional economic integration. It was established in 2015 by the Treaty of the Eurasian Economic Union. The EAEU provides for free movement of goods, services,… Continue reading Russia hopeful of India’s free trade pact with EAEU

Eight West African nations rename common currency to Eco

News:Recently, eight West African nations have agreed to change the name of their common currency from ‘CFA franc’ to ‘Eco’. Facts: Which are the countries that uses CFA Franc? CFA Franc is the name of two currencies- ‘the West African CFA franc’, which is used in 8 West African countries and ‘Central African CFA franc’,… Continue reading Eight West African nations rename common currency to Eco

OIC voices ‘concern’, flags impact of CAA

News:The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) has voiced concern over the Citizenship Amendment Act and the verdict in the Ayodhya case. Facts: About Citizenship amendment Act,2019: The Act amends the Citizenship Act,1955 to make illegal migrants who belong to certain religious minorities (Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians) from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, eligible for… Continue reading OIC voices ‘concern’, flags impact of CAA

India, China to intensify boundary settlement

News:India and China have agreed to intensify efforts to find a mutually acceptable solution to their border dispute and work on more Confidence Building measures(CBMs) to maintain peace and tranquillity along the frontier. Facts: About India-China Border: The border between India and China is not clearly demarcated throughout.Along certain stretches of its 3,488-km length,there is… Continue reading India, China to intensify boundary settlement

US gives ‘narrow exemption’ to India from sanctions on Chabahar for aid: Official

News:According to US officials,the US has provided a rare exemption to India from sanctions on the Chabahar port in Iran. Facts: About Chabahar port: Chabahar port is a seaport in Chabahar in South-Eastern Iran.Its location lies in the Gulf of Oman.It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the ocean. The Chabahar Agreement… Continue reading US gives ‘narrow exemption’ to India from sanctions on Chabahar for aid: Official

Macau celebrates 20 years of China rule

News:Macau is celebrating the 20th Anniversary since the former Portuguese colony was returned to China. Facts: About Macao: Macau is a special administrative region of China.It is an example of One Country,Two Systems. It is situated on the south-east coast of China near the mouth of the Pearl River.It is 60 kilometres from Hong Kong.… Continue reading Macau celebrates 20 years of China rule

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