News: India will host the 19th council of heads of government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Facts: About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation It was founded in 2001 in Shanghai by Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The Secretariat of SCO is based… Continue reading India to Host Shanghai Summit’s Heads of Government Council Meet In 2020
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HADR Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH to Commence at Visakhapatnam
News: ‘TIGER TRIUMPH’ is scheduled on the Eastern seaboard from 13 to 21 Nov 19. Facts: About Tiger Triumph It is the first India US joint Tri services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise. The tri service drill is being organised under the aegis of the headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff. The Exercise… Continue reading HADR Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH to Commence at Visakhapatnam
Bolivia to call fresh election after Organization of American States(OAS) audit
News:Bolivia’s President has called for a new election after the Organization of American States(OAS) which monitored the elections found clear manipulation and called for the result to be annulled. Facts: About Organization of American States(OAS): The Organization of American States(OAS) is the world’s oldest regional organization which came into being in 1948.It is headquartered at… Continue reading Bolivia to call fresh election after Organization of American States(OAS) audit
India, EU to push for free trade pact again
News:India and the European Union has once again restarted talks on a Bilateral Trade Investment Agreement(BTIA). Facts: About Bilateral Trade Investment Agreement(BTIA): Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement is a Free Trade Agreement between India and EU which was initiated in 2007. Even after a decade of negotiations,India and EU have failed to resolve certain issues… Continue reading India, EU to push for free trade pact again
Trump to host NATO chief as alliance faces strains
News:U.S. President will host NATO Chief to discuss military spending as the U.S continues his effort to press alliance members to pay more toward their own defense. Facts: About NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization also called North Atlantic Alliance is an intergovernmental military alliance. It was formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington… Continue reading Trump to host NATO chief as alliance faces strains
Explained: Kalapani, a small area in India map that bothers Nepal
News:Nepal government has objected to the inclusion of ‘Kalapani’ under the Indian Territory as per the newly released political map of India after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About Kalapani territory: Kalapani is a 35 square kilometre area.The Kali River in the Kalapani region demarcates the border between India and Nepal. Both India… Continue reading Explained: Kalapani, a small area in India map that bothers Nepal
Explained: The significance of the Feni river MoU between India, Bangladesh
News:Union Cabinet has approved an MoU between India and Bangladesh on the withdrawal of 1.82 cusecs (cubic feet per second) of water from the Feni river by India. Facts: About Feni River: Feni River is a river in southeastern Bangladesh.It is a trans-boundary river with an ongoing dispute about water rights. The Feni River originates… Continue reading Explained: The significance of the Feni river MoU between India, Bangladesh
Indian Ocean Rim Association discusses ways to achieve larger cooperation
News:The 19th Indian Ocean Rim Association COM (Council of Ministers) meeting was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE on November 7,2019. Facts: About the meeting: The meeting was chaired by UAE.The Chairmanship passes from the Republic of South Africa that held the chair between the period 2017-19. The theme of the conference was “Promoting a shared… Continue reading Indian Ocean Rim Association discusses ways to achieve larger cooperation
Union Home Minister addresses 10th Meeting of Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations
News: The Union Minister for Home Affairs addressed the 10th Meeting of the Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and elimination of emergency situations, in New Delhi. India is organizing an SCO Ministerial Meeting for the first time. Facts: About SCO The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental… Continue reading Union Home Minister addresses 10th Meeting of Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations
PM to visit Brazil next week for BRICS Summit
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Brazil from Nov 13-14 to attend an annual summit of BRICS. Facts: About BRICS BRICS is the acronym coined for an association of five major emerging national economies that have similar economic development. The five countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Brazil is the current… Continue reading PM to visit Brazil next week for BRICS Summit
