Gelephu Project: Bhutan’s King has announced plans to build a massive “international city” in an area of over 1,000 sq. km. on its border with Assam. This project is known as the Gelephu Project. Gelephu Smart City Project is expected to be an “economic corridor connecting South Asia with Southeast Asia via India’s northeastern States”. […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
Project PRAYAS
Project PRAYAS: The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) launched Project PRAYAS to help Indian workers and students migrate in a secure, orderly, and regular manner. Promoting Regular Assisted Migration for Youth and Skilled Professionals (PRAYAS) was launched in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). It is one of the first attempts to consolidate […]
ENACT Partnership
ENACT Partnership: Six new countries and a United Nations agency joined the ENACT Partnership. Enhancing Nature-based Solutions for an Accelerated Climate Transformation (ENACT) was launched by Germany and Egypt along with the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It was launched at the Conference of Parties (COP27), which took place at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt in […]
India Announced USD 250 Million Line Of Credit To Kenya
India Announced USD 250 Million Line Of Credit To Kenya: India has announced a USD 250 million line of credit to Kenya for modernisation of its agricultural sector during the recent visit of Kenya’s President to India. A line of credit (LOC) is a predetermined borrowing limit that is accessible whenever necessary. The borrower can […]
91st Interpol General Assembly : In Vienna
91st Interpol General Assembly : In Vienna The Indian delegation, led by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and National Investigation Agency (NIA), urged member countries to deny safe havens to crime, criminals, and the proceeds of crime at the 91st Interpol General Assembly held in Vienna, Austria. Criminals and fugitives wanted by Indian agencies […]
UN Commission For Social Development
UN Commission For Social Development: India’s permanent representative to the UN recently chaired an insightful member-state briefing in preparation for the 62nd UN Commission for Social Development. UN Commission for Social Development (CSocD) formerly known as the Social Commission, is a functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. It […]
Codex Alimentarius Commission
Codex Alimentarius Commission: India has been unanimously elected as a member representing the Asian region in the Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) during its 46th meeting at Food and Agriculture organization (FAO) headquarters at Rome. India proposed the establishment of global standards for millets like Finger millet, Barnyard millet, Kodo millet, Proso millet, […]
Launching The Loss And Damage Fund At COP28
Launching The Loss And Damage Fund At COP28: On the opening day of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) climate conference in Dubai, a loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries cope with the impact of climate change was officially launched. Loss and Damage Fund was first announced during COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. […]
Golan Heights : India vote In UN General Assembly
Golan Heights : India vote In UN General Assembly India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly that expressed deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from the Golan Heights. Golan Heights is a rocky plateau in south-western Syria, about 60km (40 miles) south-west of the Capital, Damascus. It is […]
Malaysia Grants Visa-Free Entry To Indians
Malaysia Grants Visa-Free Entry To Indians: Malaysia is set to grant visa-free entry to Indians for stays of up to 30 days starting December 1, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. India and China are among Malaysia’s top five source markets for tourism. According to the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, the country recorded 91 […]
