In Context India has made no progress on anaemia and childhood wasting according to the 2021 Global Nutrition Report (GNR, 2021). About the Global Nutrition Report The Global Nutrition Report was conceived following the first Nutrition for Growth Initiative Summit (N4G) in 2013 as a mechanism for tracking the commitments made by 100 stakeholders spanning […]
In News TV and Radio shows produced by Doordarshan and All India Radio respectively received multiple awards at the recently held ABU – UNESCO Peace Media Awards 2021 at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. About All India Radio’s programme ‘Living on the edge – The coastal lives’ won an award in the category of ‘Ethical and […]
In News The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill, 2019 has submitted its report. About The PDP Bill was first brought to the Parliament in 2019 and was referred to the JPC for examination at the time. The Bill was drafted after a Supreme Court ruling that declared ‘Right to […]
In News Pakistan’s Parliament passed the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill, 2021, granting the right of appeal to Kulbhushan Jadhav, former Indian Navy officer on death row on espionage and other charges. The bill was enacted to implement an order of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Background on the issue International […]
In Context Jaffna Cultural Centre in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province awaits inauguration nearly two years after its construction. Built with an Indian grant of $11 million and was completed in early 2020. About Jaffna Cultural Centre The Centre is being developed as an iconic building that will emerge as a cultural forum that embodies coexistence […]
In News The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs is being hosted by the French Navy in Paris from 15 – 16 Nov 21. About Ocean Naval Symposium (ONS) Conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008. Aim: Seeks to enhance maritime cooperation among Navies of the littoral states of […]
In News The first virtual bilateral meeting of the US and China was held. About The US took the initiative for the summit, in sync with America’s concern that it should try to prevent military engagement with China. Major Highlights Violations of human rights by China: Article 36 of the PRC Constitution provides constitutional protection […]
In News There has been a sudden surge of migrants, including women and children, at the Belarus-Poland border, causing tensions to rise between the two countries. The migrants mostly from West Asia, including Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, have made several attempts to cross over into Poland with the aim of seeking asylum in a European […]
In News Recently, the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan was held. The meeting was composed of National Security Advisors’ (NSA) of regional countries and chaired by the Indian NSA. Key Points First meeting of the security heads: This is the first meeting of the security heads of the participating countries that India has hosted […]
In News Iran’s atomic agency said that its stockpile of 20% enriched uranium has reached over 210 kilograms. It is the latest defiant move ahead of upcoming nuclear talks with the West. Uranium as a Fuel Nuclear fuel is mined from naturally occurring uranium ore deposits and then isolated through chemical reactions and separation processes. […]
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