In News The G20 summit was recently concluded in Bali, Indonesia. More about the news India’s Presidency: Indonesia handed over the G20 presidency to India for the coming year as the Bali summit of the grouping ended with the member states finalising the joint declaration. Bali Leaders’ Declaration: War in Ukraine: The declaration stated that […]
In News The Vice President of India recently addressed the 17th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Highlights of the meeting Issues of Indo-Pacific region: India’s Vice President emphasized the role of the EAS mechanism in promoting free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific with freedom of navigation and overflight. China’s aggression: The US, India […]
In News Recently, the UNFCCC Standing Committee on Finance (SCF) released a report regarding mobilisation of climate finance. More about the news Issue of climate finance: Over the last few years, developed countries have insisted upon two points on the issue of climate finance. First, they maintain that their commitment is to reach the target […]
In News November 3 is the first ‘The International Day for Biosphere Reserves’, to be celebrated beginning 2022. More about The World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) About: The UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) was formed in 1971. WNBR covers internationally designated protected areas, known as biosphere reserves, which are meant to demonstrate […]
In News In a reference to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), at a virtual meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), India’s External Affairs Minister recently reiterated that connectivity projects (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)) should respect sovereignty and territorial integrity. About The External Affairs Minister also pitched for more trade through Iran’s Chabahar port […]
In News The annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), will soon begin in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Shaikh. Climate Objectives & CoP These annual conferences have been the main driver of the global fight against climate change. However, the response so far has not been commensurate to the enormity of the challenge. […]
In News India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries are expected to start negotiations for a free trade agreement next month to boost economic ties between the two regions. India has already implemented a free trade pact with the UAE in May this year. Terms and Conditions for this one are also being […]
In News Recently Nalanda University has offered a certificate course on Bay of Bengal region. This has the potential of strengthening India’s linkages with East Asian countries. More about the news The Nalanda University(NU) now operates from its sprawling campus in Rajgir, Bihar. The university offers ‘Bay of Bengal: An Introduction’ as a certificate course […]
In News Recently, the Indian-origin and country’s former Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been elected as the next Prime Minister in the UK. He is also the UK’s first prime minister of Indian origin. About the current crisis in UK Britain is facing a triple whammy of: Slowing growth High inflation triggered by spiralling energy prices […]
In News The Union Home minister recently addressed the concluding session of the 90th INTERPOL General Assembly. This session was hosted by India in New Delhi. India’s recommendations for INTERPOL Setting up of permanent platforms: India recommended to Interpol that setting up permanent counter-terrorism and anti-narcotics real-time information exchange platforms. These platforms would further strengthen […]