What is the News? UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has released a report titled “Global Trends Report”. What are the key findings of the report? Forceful Displacement: The number of people forced to flee due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations and events seriously disturbing public order has reached 89.3 million by the end… Continue reading Global Trends Report: UNHCR: Global displacement hits another record, capping decade-long rising trend
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Cabinet approves Memorandum of Association (MoA) by India for establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre at Colombo, Sri Lanka
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Association(MoA) by India for the establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility(TTF) Centre at Colombo, Sri Lanka. What is BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility(TTF)? BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility(TTF) agreement was signed by the BIMSTEC member countries at the 5th BIMSTEC Summit held at Colombo, Sri… Continue reading Cabinet approves Memorandum of Association (MoA) by India for establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre at Colombo, Sri Lanka
India-ASEAN conclave: Foreign ministers agree on unified response to global issues
What is the News? The Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers Meeting was held in New Delhi. What is the Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers Meeting? Chaired by: The meeting was co-chaired by India’s External Affairs Minister and Singapore Foreign Minister. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Ministers of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Lao PDR,… Continue reading India-ASEAN conclave: Foreign ministers agree on unified response to global issues
Explained: 2 years after Galwan clash, where India-China relations stand today
What is the News? Two years after the Galwan clash India-China relations reached to the lowest level. The Galwan clash was the first in which Indian soldiers were killed since October 1975, when four personnel of the Assam Rifles were killed in an ambush by the Chinese at Tulung La in Arunachal Pradesh. Read more:… Continue reading Explained: 2 years after Galwan clash, where India-China relations stand today
INDO-BANGLADESH BILATERAL EXERCISE “EX SAMPRITI-X” CONCLUDES AT JASHORE, BANGLADESH
What is the News? Indo-Bangladesh bilateral Joint Military Exercise “Ex SAMPRITI-X” concluded at Jashore Military Station, Bangladesh. What is Exercise SAMPRITI? Conducted between: India and Bangladesh Type: Military Exercise Hosted by: The exercise is hosted alternately by both countries. Aim: To strengthen the military relations between the two countries. Significance: The exercise will provide an… Continue reading INDO-BANGLADESH BILATERAL EXERCISE “EX SAMPRITI-X” CONCLUDES AT JASHORE, BANGLADESH
India, Israel, US, UAE are I2U2, summit next month
What is the News? The US President will host a virtual summit of I2U2 Grouping in July,2022. What is I2U2? I2U2 is the grouping formed by four nations-India, Israel, UAE and the US. The countries share various common global issues including food security crisis and defense. When is the first summit of I2U2? The first… Continue reading India, Israel, US, UAE are I2U2, summit next month
A closer look at the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2022
What is the News? Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has released the Digital News Report, 2022. What are the key findings of the Digital News Report? Firstly, people are trusting news content less and less. Secondly, consumption of traditional news media declined in nearly all the countries surveyed. Thirdly, the proportion of news… Continue reading A closer look at the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2022
India jumps 6 places to 37th rank on IMD’s World Competitiveness Index
What is the News? The World Competitiveness Index 2022 has been released. What is the World Competitiveness Index? Released by: Institute for Management Development (IMD) since 1989. Purpose: To rank 63 economies and assess the extent to which a country promotes the prosperity of its people by measuring economic well-being via hard data and survey… Continue reading India jumps 6 places to 37th rank on IMD’s World Competitiveness Index
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and United Nations on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for the signing of an agreement between the Government of India and the United Nations on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva(UNOG). What is the United Nations Office at Geneva(UNOG)? UNOG is located… Continue reading Cabinet approves Agreement between India and United Nations on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva
Explained | What is the Organization of Islamic Cooperation?
What is the News? The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretariat has condemned and denounced the comments on Prophet Muhammed made by two national spokespersons of the Indian political party. In response, a spokesperson at the Ministry of External Affairs stated that India rejected the OIC Secretariat’s unwarranted and narrow-minded comments. What is the Organization… Continue reading Explained | What is the Organization of Islamic Cooperation?
