India and other developing countries have succeeded in withdrawing the three harmful provisions concerning pharmaceuticals and agriculture which were part of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement. The provisions were taken off the negotiating table after India argued against the provisions of patent term extensions and data exclusivity. These provisions would have… Continue reading India protects drug, agri biz at RCEP
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India’s Agreement with the World Bank to Eliminate TB
India has signed a Loan Agreement worth US$ 400 Million with the World Bank to help treat and Eliminate Tuberculosis from India.The program will cover nine states in the country. The World Bank supported program will support the government’s National Strategic Plan to end TB in India by 2025. It will do so by helping… Continue reading India’s Agreement with the World Bank to Eliminate TB
Narendra Modi, Shinzo Abe discuss economy, bullet train
Indian PM and Japanese PM has held bilateral talks in Osaka,Japan. This was the first such meeting between the two leaders since the start of Japan’s Reiwa era. Reiwa is the era of Japan which began on 1st May,2019 during which the next Japanese Emperor took up the throne as the 126th Emperor of Japan.… Continue reading Narendra Modi, Shinzo Abe discuss economy, bullet train
G-20 summit: Corruption key focus area, India works hard to get strong para into Osaka declaration
Indian Prime Minister is attending the 2019 G20 Summit held in Osaka, Japan. The summit is the 14th such gathering.The theme of the G20 summit 2019 is human-centred future society. After this summit,India will become part of the troika that includes the next set of G20 chairs – Saudi Arabia (2020), Italy (2021) and India… Continue reading G-20 summit: Corruption key focus area, India works hard to get strong para into Osaka declaration
UNSC non-permanent seat: India’s candidature receives unanimous endorsement by Asia-Pacific group
The 55 countries of the Asia-Pacific group at the United Nations has unanimously endorsed India’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for a two-year term in 2021-2022. The development is particularly significant given that Pakistan and China both countries with which India has had diplomatic challenges at the UN has supported the… Continue reading UNSC non-permanent seat: India’s candidature receives unanimous endorsement by Asia-Pacific group
IAF contingent flies to France to participate in Ex-Garuda VI
The Indian Air Force contingent with its aircraft has left for France to participate in bilateral air exercise between Indian and French Air Force named Exercise ‘Garuda-VI’. This is the sixth edition of Exercise Garuda and is being planned at Mont-de-Marsan,French Air Force Base.The last exercise,‘Garuda V’ was held at Air Force Station Jodhpur in… Continue reading IAF contingent flies to France to participate in Ex-Garuda VI
It’s premature to count India out of the RCEP, says Centre
India has said that it would be premature to suggest that India could be left out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP). This statement came after Malaysian Prime Minister had said that he would prefer to go ahead with the RCEP Pact immediately and allow countries such as India, Australia and New Zealand to join… Continue reading It’s premature to count India out of the RCEP, says Centre
Delhi offers blueprint to promote development, inclusivity at WTO
India has offered a blueprint for promoting development and inclusivity at the World Trade Organization(WTO).It has emphasized that resolving the crisis at its highest adjudicating body must be a top priority. The WTO Appellate Body which is an intergovernmental dispute settlement system for resolving and enforcing global trade rules will become dysfunctional from 11 December,2019… Continue reading Delhi offers blueprint to promote development, inclusivity at WTO
Many nations offer India GSP benefits, but US move will affect competitiveness
United States has withdrawn Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Scheme to India provoking India to impose retaliatory tariffs on many imports of US goods. However,India still continues to enjoy tariff preference from many countries including Australia,Russia and Japan as well as the European Union (EU) among others. Further,within the group of countries that provided GSP… Continue reading Many nations offer India GSP benefits, but US move will affect competitiveness
India rejects Pakistan’s charge of politicising FATF
India has rejected Pakistan’s allegation that it had tried to politicise deliberations at the Financial Action Task Force(FATF) which concluded its plenary with more criticism against Pakistan. Recently,FATF had warned Pakistan that the country could be blacklisted unless it fulfils an action plan against UN-designated terrorists operating in Pakistan by October,2019. A blacklist entry for… Continue reading India rejects Pakistan’s charge of politicising FATF
