In News Recently, the Union WCD Minister of India addressed the first ever G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment. About G20 Ministerial Conference On Women’s Empowerment Emphasis: It acknowledged the common objectives and shared responsibilities to advance the goals of equality and development of women and girls in all spheres. Held At: Santa Margherita Ligure, […]
In News The delivery schedule for the S-400 long range air defence systems is on track for the end of 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic. About S 400 Triumf The S-400 Triumf, previously known as the S-300PMU-3, is an anti-aircraft weapon system developed in the 1990s by Russia’s Almaz Central Design Bureau as an upgrade […]
In News Recently, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies led by Russia (OPEC+) have agreed to gradually withdraw Covid-19 related production cuts by September 2022. Background In April 2020, the OPEC+ group of countries entered into a two-year agreement, which entailed steep cuts in crude production to deal with a sharp […]
In News Recently, the US, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan agreed to form a quad group to enhance regional connectivity. Background The parties considered long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan critical to regional connectivity and agreed that peace and regional connectivity are mutually reinforcing. This development comes as the security situation in Afghanistan has been deteriorating […]
In News Recently, the External Affairs Minister of India has met the President of Afghanistan to discuss the evolving situation in the war-torn country and reiterated India’s support. Background The US has decided to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan by August-end, ending a nearly two-decade of its military presence in the country. This has led […]
In News Recently, thousands of Cubans have joined street protests from Havana to Santiago in the biggest anti-government demonstrations in decades. Major Highlights Background The protests erupted amid Cuba’s worst economic crisis since the fall of the Soviet Union, its former ally, and a record surge in Covid-19 infections, with people voicing anger over shortages […]
In News Recently, the 21st session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) has been held. Major Highlights Both sides held extensive discussions on bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation. Major areas discussed were food processing, textiles, leather, railways, start-ups and promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which play a crucial role in […]
In News Recently, India and the European Union (EU) have held a virtual meeting to acknowledge the strong momentum of the India-EU relations. Major Highlights EU Common Agriculture Policy It is a partnership between agriculture and society and between Europe and its farmers and was launched in 1962. It is a common policy for all […]
In News Recently, the latest round of meetings among the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (OPEC+) group of oil-exporting countries has stalled. Background In April 2020, the OPEC+ group of countries entered into a two-year agreement, which entailed steep cuts in crude production to deal with a sharp fall in the price of […]
In News Recently, India has diverted excess waters under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) 1960 to irrigate its own land. About The move to harvest excess water comes against the backdrop of India working on a plan to divert the waters of Ujh, which is one of the main tributaries of the Ravi river that […]
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