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India for higher indigenous content in Ka-226 choppers

News:India wants higher indigenous content in the Kamov-226T light utility choppers which are to be jointly built in India with Russia. Facts: About the Deal: India and Russia had signed the deal for 200 Kamov KA-226T light utility helicopters during Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Russia in 2015. Under the deal,Russia will supply 60 Kamov… Continue reading India for higher indigenous content in Ka-226 choppers

Explained: What is Germany’s Climate Protection Act?

News:German parliament has passed the Climate Protection Act in an attempt to reach its climate target by 2030. Facts: Key features of the bill: The bill aims to cut Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions to 55% of the 1990 levels by 2030. It consists of emissions targets for different sectors of the economy such as transport,… Continue reading Explained: What is Germany’s Climate Protection Act?

AIIB to lend $500 million to Mumbai suburban rail

News:The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) has committed to lending $500 million to expand Mumbai’s suburban railway network. Facts: About AIIB: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international financial institution formed in 2016. The bank was proposed by China in 2013.It is headquartered in Beijing,China. The purpose of the bank is to provide finance… Continue reading AIIB to lend $500 million to Mumbai suburban rail

ICC Judges approve an investigation into crimes against Myanmar’s Rohingya

News:International Criminal Court(ICC) have approved to open an investigation into crimes committed against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority. Facts: About International Criminal Court(ICC): The International Criminal Court(ICC) is an intergovernmental international tribunal.It is located in the Hague,Netherlands. It is governed by an international treaty called the Rome Statute which entered into force on July 1,2002.India is… Continue reading ICC Judges approve an investigation into crimes against Myanmar’s Rohingya

Terrorism caused $1 trillion loss to world economy: PM Modi at BRICS summit

News:Indian Prime Minister has attended the 11th BRICS summit in Brasilia, Brazil. Facts: About BRICS: BRICS is the acronym coined for an association of five major emerging national economies — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The BRICS 2019 summit was held under the theme BRICS: Economic Growth for an Innovative Future. During the… Continue reading Terrorism caused $1 trillion loss to world economy: PM Modi at BRICS summit

India pledges to contribute $5 million in 2020 to UN Palestine refugee agency

News:India has pledged to contribute USD 5 million in 2020 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees(UNRWA). Facts: About UNRWA: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) was established by the United Nations in 1949 to carry out direct relief and works programmes for Palestine refugees. The agency… Continue reading India pledges to contribute $5 million in 2020 to UN Palestine refugee agency

Indian wins BRICS-Young Innovator Prize

News:The BRICS Young Innovator Prize has been awarded to Ravi Prakash for his indigenously designed affordable milk chilling unit at fourth BRICS-Young Scientist Forum(YSF)–2019. Facts: About BRICS Young Scientist forum: The BRICS Young Scientist Forum(YSF) was established in 2015 at the 2nd BRICS Science,Technology and Innovation(STI) Ministerial Meeting in Brazil. The first BRICS Young Scientist… Continue reading Indian wins BRICS-Young Innovator Prize

BRICS Bond Fund likely on agenda

News:Indian Prime Minister will be attending the 11th BRICS summit to be held on November 13 and 14 in Brasilia,Brazil. Facts: About the summit: The theme for upcoming 2019 BRICS Summit is ‘Economic Growth for an Innovative Future’. During the summit,BRICS countries will discuss formation of BRICS Bond Fund which will help member countries conduct… Continue reading BRICS Bond Fund likely on agenda

Indian Prime minister proposes Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative

News:Indian Prime Minister has proposed an Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative during his address at the 14th East Asia Summit. Facts: About Indo Pacific initiative: The Indo-Pacific is an integrated region that combines the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean and the land masses that surround them. The main objective of the Indo Pacific initiative will be… Continue reading Indian Prime minister proposes Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative

External Affairs Minister attends 2nd edition of Paris Peace Forum

News: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has attended the second annual Paris Peace Forum in held in Paris, France from 11 to 13 November 2019 Facts: About Paris Peace Forum The Paris Peace Forum is an international event on global governance issues and multilateralism, held annually in Paris, France. The Forum convenes heads of states,… Continue reading External Affairs Minister attends 2nd edition of Paris Peace Forum

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