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OPEC+ Deal

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 […]

India’s Role in Afghanistan Peace Process

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 […]

Political Developments in Nepal

In News Recently, Nepal SC asked the President to appoint Sher Bahadur Deuba as new PM of Nepal. About The Supreme Court of Nepal in a dramatic verdict said Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli had violated constitutional principles. Following this, he was removed. Recent Developments in Nepal President’s Role:  Nepal plunged into a political […]

Cuban Protests

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 […]

India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation

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 […]

India-Nepal Rail Services Agreement (RSA)

In News Recently, India and Nepal signed a letter of exchange(LoE) to revise the India-Nepal Rail Services Agreement (RSA), 2004.  About The revised agreement will facilitate the import and export of goods through the Indian railway freight services and will come into force from 9th July 2021. The revised pact permits all types of cargo […]

India-EU Cooperation in Agriculture

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 […]

OPEC’s Output Pact Proposal

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 […]

Indus Water Treaty

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 […]

Afghanistan After US Exit

In News Recently, US troops have departed from the Bagram Air Base, which coordinated the 20-year-long war in Afghanistan, effectively ending their military operations in the country. Bagram Air Base It lies around 40km north of Kabul and is named after a nearby village. It was built by the US for its Afghan ally during […]