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World Health Summit 2021

In News Recently, the Global Health Summit has been organised by Italy in its role as President of the G20. About the Summit It has been organised in partnership with the European Commission. The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union (EU). It is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the […]

Changes Recommended in FCRA Rules

In News Recently, the Delhi High Court (HC) has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to consider a few changes regarding the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). About FCRA It was first enacted in 1976 and was amended in 2010 and 2020. It is a law enacted by Parliament to regulate foreign contribution (especially […]

Italian Marines Case

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has held that the case against two Italian marines will be closed only after Republic of Italy deposits with it Rs. 10 crore as compensation to victims. Background In February 2012, two Indian fishermen onboard fishing vessel St Antony were gunned down near Lakshadweep islands by two Italian […]

Reviewing Oil Import Contracts

In News Recently, the Government of India has asked the refiners to review their contracts for buying crude oil from Saudi Arabia and negotiate more favourable terms. India, the world’s third-largest consumer of oil, hopes to use the might of its market to change the terms of engagement with big suppliers. Background Oil producers cartel […]

WEF’s Global Gender Gap Report

In News Recently, the World Economic Forum released the Global Gender Gap Report 2021. Key Findings of the report Globally The countries with the largest gender gaps in economic participation include Iran, India, Pakistan, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The gender gap in political empowerment remains the largest: women represent only 26.1 percent of some […]