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Source: The post is based on the article “Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize” published in Economic Times on 8th May 2023 What is the News? Foreign ministers from Arab League member states have agreed to reinstate Syria’s membership after its suspension more than 10 years ago. What is the Arab League?… Continue reading Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize

Source: The post is based on the article “India elected to UN Statistical Commission” published in The Hindu on 7th April 2023 What is the News? India has been elected to the UN Statistical Commission for a four-year term. What is the United Nations Statistical Commission? The United Nations Statistical Commission was established in 1947.… Continue reading India elected to UN Statistical Commission

Source: The post is based on the article “U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty” published in The Hindu on 1st April 2023 What is the News? The UK has agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). What is the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)? The CPTPP is… Continue reading Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty

Source: The post is based on the article “India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million” published in Indian Express on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Government of India has proposed to launch an International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) under its leadership to protect big cats and assured support… Continue reading India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million

Source: The post is based on the article “Global Biofuel Alliance: One of the priorities under India’s G20 Presidency” published in PIB on 12th February 2023. What is the News? India, Brazil and the US as leading biofuel producers and consumers will work towards establishing Global Biofuels Alliance. What is the Global Biofuels Alliance? To… Continue reading Global Biofuel Alliance: One of the priorities under India’s G20 Presidency

Source: The post is based on the article “Inaugural iCET dialogue will accelerate US’ strategic technology partnership with India: US NSA” published in Economic Times on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? India’s National Security Advisor held talks with the US counterpart on the first dialogue on the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies… Continue reading Inaugural iCET dialogue will accelerate US’ strategic technology partnership with India: US NSA

Source: The post is based on the article “UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. What is the News? The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) 1267 Committee has listed Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist. What is the UNSC 1267 Committee? It was… Continue reading UNSC 1267 Committee: UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold

Source: The post is based on the article “India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? India has taken over the leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU). What is the Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU)? Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU) is an intergovernmental… Continue reading Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU): India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union

Source: The post is based on the article “Paris Club proposes 10-year moratorium on Sri Lankan debt” published in AIR on 5th December 2022 What is the News? The Paris Club has proposed a 10-year moratorium on Sri Lankan debt and another 15 years of debt restructuring as a formula to resolve the Sri Lankan… Continue reading Paris Club proposes 10-year moratorium on Sri Lankan debt

Source: The post is based on the article “India-G7 JETP stuck over coal, Centre’s insistence on own transition plan” published in Business Standard on 5th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Just Energy Transition Partnership(JETP)?3 Have any developing countries signed JETP with G7?4 Why has India not signed the JETP with… Continue reading Just Energy Transition Partnership(JETP): India-G7 JETP stuck over coal, Centre’s insistence on own transition plan

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | China’s moves in the Indian Ocean” published in The Hindu on 5th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the China-Indian Ocean Region Forum?3 What are China’s plans for the IOR?4 How does India view the China-Indian Ocean Region Forum? What is the… Continue reading China-Indian Ocean Region Forum: Explained | China’s moves in the Indian Ocean

Source: The post is based on the article “COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise” published in Down To Earth on 26th November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group?3 What is the declaration issued by this… Continue reading Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group: COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise

Source: The post is based on the article “India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term” published in PIB on 25th November. What is the News? India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25… Continue reading India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term

Source: The post is based on the article “COP27: Climate vulnerable countries, G7 launch plan for quick loss and damage funding” published in Down To Earth on 17th November 2022. What is the News? The Global Shield Against Climate Risks has been launched at COP27 in Egypt. What is Global Shield Against Climate Risks? Launched… Continue reading Global Shield Against Climate Risks: COP27: Climate vulnerable countries, G7 launch plan for quick loss and damage funding

Source: The post is based on the article “Nine countries join alliance to boost offshore windpower” published in Economic Times on 10th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Global Offshore Wind Alliance(GOWA)?3 What is Offshore wind energy?4 What are the advantages and challenges of Offshore wind energy? What is the News? Nine… Continue reading Nine countries join alliance to boost offshore windpower

Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP27?” published in Indian Express on 11th November 2022. What is the News? At the 27th Session of Conference of Parties(COP27), Mangrove Alliance for Climate(MAC) was launched with India as a partner. What is the Mangrove… Continue reading What is the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP27?

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change speaks at the Middle East Green Initiative Summit 2022 at COP 27 Egypt” published in PIB on 7th November 2022.  What is the News? The Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change has addressed the Middle East Green… Continue reading Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change speaks at the Middle East Green Initiative Summit 2022 at COP 27 Egypt

Source: The post is based on the article “Goa hosts Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation(CANSO) Asia Pacific Conference” published in PIB on 2nd November 2022. What is the News? Goa is hosting the three day Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation(CANSO) Conference. The theme of the conference is “Think Global, Collaborate Regional, Accomplish Local”. What is… Continue reading Goa hosts Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation(CANSO) Asia Pacific Conference

Source: The post is based on the article “Suspension of Black Sea Grain initiative expected to further exacerbate food security, fuel, fertilizer supply challenges: India” published in Indian Express on 1st November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Black Sea Grain Initiative?3 What is the significance of the Black Sea Grain Initiative?4… Continue reading Suspension of Black Sea Grain initiative expected to further exacerbate food security, fuel, fertilizer supply challenges: India

Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, UNSC’s Counter Terrorism Committee to meet in India this week” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 What is the News? India is hosting a special meeting of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee(CTC). What is Counter-Terrorism Committee(CTC)? The Counter-Terrorism Committee(CTC)… Continue reading In a first, UNSC’s Counter Terrorism Committee to meet in India this week

Source: The post is based on the article “At Kazakhstan meeting, India terms Pakistan epicentre of terrorism” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? Minister of State for External Affairs has recently rejected Pakistan’s statement on the Kashmir issue at the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held in… Continue reading CICA: At Kazakhstan meeting, India terms Pakistan epicentre of terrorism

Source: The post is based on the article “The Interpol General Assembly meeting in Delhi” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Interpol?3 How is Interpol organised?4 What is the Red notice?5 What are Interpol’s future challenges? What is the News? The General Assembly of the International Criminal Police… Continue reading The Interpol General Assembly meeting in Delhi

Source: The post is based on the following articles “PM addresses United Nations World Geospatial International Congress” published in the PIB on 11th October 2022. “India’s geospatial economy is expected to cross Rs 63,000 crore by 2025 at a growth rate of 12.8% and to provide employment to more than 10 lakh people” published in… Continue reading PM addresses United Nations World Geospatial International Congress

Source: The post is based on the article “G4 countries highlight ‘urgent need’ for reform in the U.N. Security Council” published in The Hindu on 24th September 2022. What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister met with his counterparts from Germany, Brazil and Japan under The Group of Four(G4) banner. What is the Group… Continue reading G4 countries highlight ‘urgent need’ for reform in the U.N. Security Council

Source: The post is based on the article “AIBD Unanimously extends India’s Presidency for one more year” published in PIB on 20th September 2022. What is the News? The 47th Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) Annual Gathering meeting was held in New Delhi. At this meeting, the member countries have decided to extend India’s… Continue reading AIBD Unanimously extends India’s Presidency for one more year