Source: This post is based on the article “Its time to build BRICS better” published in The Hindu on 1st September 2021. Relevance: To study the importance of BRICS. Synopsis: Although BRICS grouping succeeded up to a point, it now confronts multiple challenges. Context: The 13th BRICS summit is set to be held under India’s… Continue reading Its time to build BRICS better
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BRICS Environment Ministers adopt the New Delhi Statement on Environment
Source: PIB What is the News? BRICS countries have adopted the “New Delhi Statement” at the 7th meeting of the BRICS Environment Ministerial 2021. About New Delhi Statement on Environment: New Delhi Statement on Environment is aimed at furthering the spirit of Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus in Environment among the BRICS Nations. The… Continue reading BRICS Environment Ministers adopt the New Delhi Statement on Environment
BRICS-Agricultural Research Platform operationalized to strengthen cooperation in agricultural research & innovations
Source: PIB (Article 1 and Article 2) What is the News? The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced the operationalization of the BRICS Agricultural Research Platform. Note: The platform was established at the 11th meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers under the theme BRICS Partnership for Strengthening Agrobiodiversity for Food Security and Nutrition.… Continue reading BRICS-Agricultural Research Platform operationalized to strengthen cooperation in agricultural research & innovations
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA)
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Taliban Sanctions Committee will hold an important meeting to discuss the renewal of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA). About UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA): UNAMA is a UN Special Political Mission established to assist the state and the people of Afghanistan in laying… Continue reading UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA)
Foreign Minister announces rollout of tech to help protect U.N. peacekeepers
Source: The Hindu What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has announced the launch of the UNITE AWARE platform. About UNITE AWARE Platform: Launched by: India in partnership with the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Operational Support. Purpose: UNITE Aware is a technology platform that utilises modern surveillance technology for… Continue reading Foreign Minister announces rollout of tech to help protect U.N. peacekeepers
India, UK plan world bank for green energy
Source: Livemint What is the News? Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-26), India and the UK are planning to explore the possibility of setting up a World Bank for green energy. What will be the purpose of the World Bank of Green Energy? The World Bank for Green Energy could materialize the proposal… Continue reading India, UK plan world bank for green energy
India to host second UNWGIC in 2022
Source: PIB What is the News? The Global Geospatial Information Community was sensitized about the second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) to be organized by India in 2022. About United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress(UNWGIC): Organized by: United Nation Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) every four years. Aim: To… Continue reading India to host second UNWGIC in 2022
An Indian sail to navigate the maritime environment
Source: The Hindu Relevance: On maritime security Synopsis: India’s leadership in the debate on maritime security has boosted its standing as a key player in the shared commons. Background A high level open debate was conducted by the UN Security Council (UNSC) on 9th August 2021. Its theme was “Enhancing Maritime Security: A Case For… Continue reading An Indian sail to navigate the maritime environment
CEC inaugurates 11th Annual Meeting of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia(FEMBoSA) for 2021
Source: PIB What is the News? The Chief Election Commissioner of India has inaugurated the 11th Annual meeting of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of SouthAsia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2021. About 11th Annual meeting of FEMBoSA: The Annual meeting was hosted by the Election Commission of Bhutan. Participating Countries: India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh,… Continue reading CEC inaugurates 11th Annual Meeting of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia(FEMBoSA) for 2021
Choppy Waters
Source: Hindu Relevance: Understanding UNCLOS and India’s vision of maritime security. Synopsis: India recently hosted the UNSC summit on maritime security. With such importance being given to the topic, understanding UNCLOS also becomes important. Problems with UNCLOS: There is friction among many countries because of abuse of maritime rights & disrespect of territorial rights of… Continue reading Choppy Waters
