Traders and politicians in Kashmir have criticised the government over the sudden suspension of Cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade with Pakistan. The Indian government had recently suspended the Cross-LoC trade citing a) illegal trade of U.S.-origin California almonds, b) funnelling of counterfeit currency, and c) funding and promotion of terror groups and anti-India operations though… Continue reading Traders, politicians slam govt. for suspension of Cross-LoC trade
Category: Factly: IR
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How climate change is turning these parrots into ‘rabbits’
According to New Zealand scientists,kakapo,a bird has enjoyed a record breaking breeding season possibly 249 eggs laid as part of a breeding programme. This high amount of breeding is because of the Rimu trees that have produced a bumper crop this year possibly due to climate change and temperature fluctuations. Kakapo means ‘night parrot’ in… Continue reading How climate change is turning these parrots into ‘rabbits’
India drops down on World Press Freedom Index
World Press Freedom Index for the year 2019 has been released.In this year’s index,Norway has been ranked first for the third year in a row followed by Finland. India has dropped two places on the index to be ranked at 140th out of 180 countries.India has fared poorly due to (a)violent attacks against journalists leading… Continue reading India drops down on World Press Freedom Index
Saudi Arabia to host G20 summit in 2020
Saudi Arabia will host the Group of 20(G20) summit in 2020 in Riyadh.This will be the first time the G20 is being held in the Arab region. Further,Japan will host the 2019 G20 summit in Osaka. The 2020 G20 summit’s agenda will include financial,economic and social issues such as energy,environment,climate,digital economy,trade, agriculture, healthcare,education and labour.… Continue reading Saudi Arabia to host G20 summit in 2020
Nepal launches its first satellite from the USA
Nepal has successfully launched its first satellite,NepaliSat-1 into space from the US. NepaliSat-1 is a low orbit satellite which will be in the 400-km distance from the Earth’s surface.It will be stationed at the International Space Station for a month and then it will be sent to orbit the earth. The satellite will take photographs… Continue reading Nepal launches its first satellite from the USA
Sri Lanka’s 1st satellite ‘Raavana-1’ launched into space
Sri Lanka’s has successfully launched its first satellite Raavana-1 into space.It was launched from NASA’s Flight Facility on Virginia’s east shore. The satellite weighs around 1.05 kg and the lifespan of the satellite is around one and a half years. The launch marks Sri Lanka’s entry into the global space age.The satellite was designed and… Continue reading Sri Lanka’s 1st satellite ‘Raavana-1’ launched into space
Cross-LoC trade suspended after ‘misuse by arms, drugs smugglers’
The Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI has decided to suspend all cross-LoC trade with Pakistan. This is because the routes were allegedly being used as a conduit by elements in Pakistan to push weapons, narcotics and counterfeit currency into India. The decision has been taken based on a probe by National Investigation Agency (NIA). The… Continue reading Cross-LoC trade suspended after ‘misuse by arms, drugs smugglers’
Navy’s MiG-29K to take on France’s Rafale-M off Goa
India and France will hold their largest ever naval exercise called ‘Varuna’.The exercise will take place at Goa from 1 May 2019. The exercise is expected to involve aircraft carriers,destroyer ships, submarines and fighter planes which will make it a mega event to happen in the history of the relationship between the two nations. The… Continue reading Navy’s MiG-29K to take on France’s Rafale-M off Goa
China unmoved by U.S. bid to discuss Masood Azhar in UNSC
China has dismissed the reports that the US,UK and France has served an ultimatum until April 23 to lift its technical hold on designating Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. However,China has said that the issue is heading towards a settlement and has asked the US not to force through its own… Continue reading China unmoved by U.S. bid to discuss Masood Azhar in UNSC
India, Vietnam hold naval exercise
The second edition of Indian Navy-Vietnam People Navy Bilateral Exercise (IN – VPN BILAT EX) was concluded.The four-day maritime exercise was held at Cam Ranh Bay in Vietnam with an aim to boost operational cooperation. The exercise involved a composite training programme in the fields of submarine,aviation and dockyard training. This exercise was undertaken as… Continue reading India, Vietnam hold naval exercise
