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What is the News? The President of Italy and Prime Minister of India had a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by Italy in Rome. What are the key highlights of the meeting? Firstly, acknowledged significant progress in bilateral relations since the adoption of the Action Plan for an enhanced… Continue reading Joint Statement on Italy-India Strategic Partnership in Energy Transition

What is the News? New Zealand Parliament has passed the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Bill. With this, New Zealand has become the first country in the world to have a climate-related disclosure law in place. What is the purpose of the Bill? The bill requires banks, insurers, firms and investment managers… Continue reading New Zealand passes climate change disclosure laws for financial firms in world first

What is the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the 18th India-ASEAN Summit. About 18th India-ASEAN Summit The 18th ASEAN-India Summit was held via video conference. The Summit was chaired by the Sultan of Brunei, the current Chair of ASEAN. What are the key highlights of the summit? Firstly, the summit highlighted the milestone… Continue reading Prime Minister co-chairs the 18th India-ASEAN Summit

What is the News? India along with Australia, the UK and small island developing states(SIDS) will be launching a new initiative named “IRIS (Infrastructure for Resilient Island States)” on the sidelines of the upcoming Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, UK. What is the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States(IRIS) Initiative? The IRIS initiative is aimed… Continue reading India, UK, Australia to launch IRIS at COP26

What is the News? The Group of Seven (G7) countries have agreed on a joint set of principles to govern cross-border data use and digital trade. What is Digital Trade? Digital trade is broadly defined as trade in goods and services that is either enabled or delivered digitally, encompassing activities from the distribution of films… Continue reading G7 countries reach breakthrough on digital trade and data

What is the News? India and UK have started the Exercise Konkan Shakti 2021 from October 21, 2021. About Exercise Konkan Shakti Exercise Konkan Shakti is the first-ever tri-services joint exercise between India and the UK. Aim: To derive mutual benefits from each other’s experiences and also showcase the continuing cooperation between the two countries.… Continue reading India, UK begin first-ever joint tri-services exercise

What is the News? The fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance(ISA) was held virtually. About the fourth general assembly of ISA Who chaired the Fourth ISA assembly? It was presided over by the Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and the President of the ISA Assembly. Who attended… Continue reading Fourth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance closes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030