G4 Countries: The G4 countries have reiterated that expansion of UN Security Council in both permanent and non-permanent categories is essential to make the body more representative, legitimate, effective and efficient. The G4 is a grouping of Brazil, Germany, India and Japan which are aspiring to become permanent members of the UNSC. They are supporting […]
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Free Movement Regime
Free Movement Regime: Manipur Chief Minister recently said that his government has urged the Union Home Ministry to cancel the free movement regime along the India-Myanmar border and complete its fencing. Under the FMR, all the hill tribes, whether they are citizens of India or Myanmar, can travel within 16 km on either side of […]
Indian government Suspended Visa Services In Canada
Indian government Suspended Visa Services In Canada: As diplomatic tensions between India and Canada escalate, the Indian government has suspended visa services in Canada, affecting a range of travelers and sparking questions about the future of diplomatic relations. Indian-origin Canadians with valid Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards or valid long-term Indian visas are not […]
Virtual Summit On The Voice Of The Global South
Virtual Summit On The Voice Of The Global South: The Prime Minister of India organised a virtual summit on the “Voice of the Global South”, involving approximately 125 countries. The objective of this summit was to solicit the opinions and input of countries from the Global South in order to determine the priorities for the […]
Critical Raw Materials Act
Critical Raw Materials Act: The European Union Parliament recently voted in favour of the Critical Raw Materials Act. Critical raw materials (CRMs) are raw materials of high economic importance for the EU, with a high risk of supply disruption due to their concentration of sources and lack of good, affordable substitutes. The CRM Act identifies […]
Samudra Prahari : Indian Coast Guard Ship
Samudra Prahari : Indian Coast Guard Ship The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Prahari is presently deployed on an overseas mission encompassing ASEAN nations. Samudra Prahari is an Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) specially designed for pollution control. It is the first pollution control vessel of its kind in Southeast Asia. It is equipped […]
18th East Asia Summit
18th East Asia Summit: Prime Minister attended the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS) was held in Jakarta. 18th East Asia Summit (EAS): At the 18th EAS, the Leaders’ Declaration on ASEAN as an Epicentrum of Growth was adopted. It was discussed on building resilience against emerging challenges and future shocks through cooperation on enhancing energy […]
Strategic Partnership Council
Strategic Partnership Council: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) recently chaired the first meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC). Strategic Partnership Council established in 2019, aims to enhance the relationship between the two countries and has two main pillars: the Committee on Political, Security, Social, […]
Goa Roadmap For Tourism : G20 Summit
Goa Roadmap For Tourism : G20 Summit In a unanimous decision, G20 leaders recently endorsed the significance of the ‘Goa Roadmap for Tourism’ as a path towards achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). The ‘Goa Roadmap’, an outcome of India’s G20 Tourism Track, is a blueprint for sustainable global tourism. It is aligned with the theme […]
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Ethiopia recently announced that it has filled its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile River. Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) formerly known as the Millennium Dam, is situated in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia, near the border with Sudan. It is located on the Blue Nile, one of the […]
