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Human Rights Day 2021

In News Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10  About Human Rights Day 2021  It is obeerved to honour the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year’s theme for Human Rights Day is: Equality – Reducing inequalities, advancing human […]

UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation

In News  The UNESCO has conferred two awards for conservation efforts at Nizamuddin Basti in the capital for its “outstanding achievement in placing heritage at the heart of the sustainable development agenda. The project has won the prestigious Award of Excellence, and another award in the Special Recognition for Sustainable Development category. About  The Nizamuddin […]

G20’s Troika

In News  Recently, India joined the G20 Troika comprising the current, previous and incoming presidencies of the grouping. A “Troika”, represented by the country that holds the Presidency, its predecessor and its successor, works to ensure continuity within the G20. Currently, Italy, Indonesia, and India are the Troika countries. More in News  Indonesia has assumed […]

13th ASEM Summit

In News Recently, the 13th ASEM Summit was hosted virtually by Cambodia, the ASEM Chair. 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM13) This year marks ASEM’s 25th anniversary of the ASEM process which was established in the year 1996.. The overall theme of ASEM-13 was “Strengthening Multilateralism for Shared Growth”. The sessions discussed the following topics: COVID-19, health […]

20th SCO Council of Heads Meeting

Context Recently, 20th SCO Council of Heads Meeting was held in Nur-Sultan in virtual format under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan. Major Issues Highlighted  Both India and Pakistan joined SCO at the Astana summit in 2017 and ever since Pakistan has tried to raise the Kashmir issue on this platform. Both India and Russia have urged […]

Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs)

In News Recently, the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs) have sought at least US $1.3 trillion per year from the wealthy countries in climate finance starting from 2030. About This demand is likely to cause further consternation even as countries negotiate on this amount at COP26. These countries are pushing for the inclusion of proposals in […]

G20 Summit

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 […]

United Nations Convention for the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

In Context India is committed to respecting the rights of all nations as laid down in the UNCLOS. About United Nations Convention for the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) It is an international treaty that was adopted and signed in 1982.  It replaced the four Geneva Conventions of April 1958, which respectively concerned the territorial […]

India and ADB Signs PRF Loan

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 […]

7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers

In News  Recently, the Minister of State for Communications of India chaired the 7th meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers.  Key Points of Meeting Recognized the significant role of ICTs: The Ministers encouraged continuous cooperation in ICTs activities in international organizations and multilateral forums such as the International Telecommunications Union and other organizations.   They recognized the […]