In News Recently ,India abstained on a vote at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva as the Council decided to set up an international commission of enquiry into Russia’s actions in Ukraine. About UN Human Rights Council It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection […]
In News Recently, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has said that it has put on hold and is reviewing all activities relating to Russia and Belarus in the wake of the current conflict in Ukraine. About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) China’s leader Xi Jinping first proposed an Asian infrastructure bank at an APEC summit […]
In News The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology launched the International Monsoons Project Office (IMPO) . About International Monsoons Project Office It was established at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) under an agreement between the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and IITM, with the approval of the Hon’ble Minister of […]
In News India has lashed out at the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation for being “communal minded” amid the Karnataka hijab row. About The OIC called upon the U.N. and the Human Rights Council to take “necessary measures” following reports of Muslim students being prevented from wearing hijab in Karnataka. OIC had expressed deep concern […]
In News Recently, India signed an agreement with the United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) for the distribution of 50,000 MT of wheat that it has committed to sending Afghanistan as part of humanitarian assistance, with diplomatic efforts underway to begin sending truck convoys through Pakistan by road. World Food Programme (WFP) About: It was […]
In News Recently,4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting was held in Australia Major Highlights of Meeting The Quad foreign ministers reaffirmed their support to principles of openness, protection of national sovereignty and observance of rules and fair play, in remarks seen as a message to China. The Quad is pursuing work on 5G technology and vendor […]
In Context China and Pakistan have signed a new agreement on industrial cooperation as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) plan. About The agreement for the Second Phase has been signed between China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and Pakistan’s Board of Investment. The agreement is a key part of what is […]
In News Recently, the 2nd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting with India was held on a virtual platform. About ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) Meeting Annual meeting: The ADGMIN is an annual meeting of Telecom Ministers of 10 ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) countries. Focus of the meeting: The meeting discussed and deliberated various matters […]
In News Recently, India & Denmark agreed to work together on green fuels including green hydrogen. Discussion in the Meeting It discussed national strategic priorities and developments in Science, Technology, and Innovation of both countries with a special focus on green solutions of the future – strategy for investments in green research, technology, and innovation […]
In News Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Global Risks Report 2022. About the report, The Global Risks Report series tracks global risks perceptions among risk experts and world leaders in business, government, and civil society. It examines risks across five categories: Economic Environmental Geopolitical Societal Technological. Major Finding Social cohesion erosion”, “livelihood […]