In News Prime Minister of Palestine Mohammad Shtayyeh has said that, India can play a stabilising role in West Asia by maintaining cooperation with all related parties. Israel- Palestine conflict It is an age-old tussle over identity and land starting with Jerusalem. It has been more than 100 years that Jews and Arabs are fighting […]
In News Ethiopia rebels ‘join forces’ against govt. The two largest rebel groups fighting Ethiopia’s government have “linked up” on a front line about 230 miles north of the capital. About the war Ethiopia: is now at crossroads with two forces, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) waging an […]
In News World leaders participated in the recently held G20 Summit in Rome, Italy. During the summit, the leaders adopted the Rome Declaration and emphasised Covid-19 immunisation across the globe. Highlights of the Summit The 2021 G20 Rome summit was the sixteenth meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20). The world leaders had elaborate deliberations […]
In News Tajikistan granted approval for the construction of a new base, following an agreement reached between Tajikistan and China. About the Move China will take full control of a military base in Tajikistan near the Afghan border that it has been quietly operating and will also build a new base for the Tajik Government. […]
In News Sweden set to launch the ‘Time for India’ drive as a trade promotion event to boost bilateral trade. About Under it, there shall be no requirement for vaccination for entry nor will there be a quarantine regime in place. But travellers need to take a COVID-19 test on arrival. India-Sweden Relations Diplomatic Relations: […]
In News Key lawmakers continue to voice their support for a sanctions waiver for India for its purchase of the S-400 missile defence system from Russia. What is the issue? India is likely to begin taking delivery of the S-400 in November 2021. It would potentially activate U.S. sanctions under Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions […]
In News The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $4.5 million project readiness financing (PRF) loan. About The PRF supports the development of long-term solutions to improve urban mobility in Aizawl by identifying high-priority urban transport investments for the ensuing project and enhancing its readiness by supporting due diligence and other […]
In News China’s legislature has adopted a new border law, to take effect on January 1. It calls on the state and military to safeguard the territory and ‘combat any acts’ that undermine China’s territorial claims. About the New Border law The law was first proposed in March 2022 after a year of tensions that […]
In News Recently, India handed over a 34.9 km long cross-border rail link to the Nepal government. About Jaynagar-Kurtha Cross-border Rail Section It is connecting Jayanagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Nepal. It is part of the 68.7 km Jaynagar – Bijalpura- Bardidas rail link built under the Government of India’s grant assistance programme of […]
In News Recently, India and Israel agreed to resume long-pending negotiations on a free trade agreement, as External Affairs Minister met his Israeli counterpart in Jerusalem Israel accepts travel for Indians with Covishield jab. Key Highlights of the recent meeting between Foreign Ministers of two Nations Free Trade Agreement: The push for an FTA between […]