Extradition Of Nirav Modi: The U.K.’s Home Department has approved the extradition of diamond merchant Nirav Modi to India in connection with the ₹13,758 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud. This comes two months after the Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London ruled that a prima facie case was made out against him. The accused now […]
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Global Diabetes Compact: WHO
Global Diabetes Compact: The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a Global Diabetes Compact to better fight the disease while marking the centenary of the discovery of insulin. The program was launched at the Global Diabetes Summit co-hosted by the Government of Canada. Global Diabetes Compact: The Global Diabetes Compact has the vision of reducing the […]
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Children (MIS-C)
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Children (MIS-C): Doctors in the United States have reported neurological symptoms in children with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): MIS-C is a rare but severe hyperinflammatory condition in children and adolescents that typically occurs 2-6 weeks after a Covid-19 infection. It is a potentially […]
Macroeconomic And Foreign Exchange Policies Report : US
The Report On Macroeconomic And Foreign Exchange Policies Of Major Trading Partners Of The United States: The U.S. Treasury has released the report on Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States. The April 2021 edition of the semi-annual report is the first from the Biden administration. The report […]
Dogecoin Cryptocurrency : Important Points
Dogecoin: Just as the virtual currencies Bitcoin and Ethereum have surged in value this week, so has Dogecoin– a cryptocurrency started in 2013 as an internet parody. Based on the “Doge” meme and started as a “fun” alternative to Bitcoin, Dogecoin’s value has risen phenomenally this week and now valued at $34 billion. The digital […]
State Of World Population Report 2021: UNFPA
State Of World Population Report 2021: The United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) flagship ‘State of World Population Report 2021’ titled ‘My Body is My Own’ was launched. This is the first time a United Nations report has focused on bodily autonomy, defined as the power and agency to make choices about your body without the […]
E-visa For Tourists
E-visa For Tourists: The Union Home Ministry has restored the electronic visa (e-visa) facility for foreigners from 156 countries who intend to visit India for business, conferences, and medical reasons, including for medical attendants. E-visa for tourists is yet to be restored. An e-visa is provided in five categories — tourist, business, conference, medical, and […]
National Internet Exchange Of India (NIXI)
National Internet Exchange Of India (NIXI): Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) inaugurated three initiatives for the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI). IPv6 Expert Panel (IP Guru): IP Guru is a group to extend support to all the Indian entities who are finding it technically challenging to migrate and adopt IPv6. It’s a […]
UN Food Systems Summit 2021
UN Food Systems Summit 2021: India Holds National Dialogue on UN Food Systems Summit 2021. The United Nations Secretary-General has called for the first-ever UN Food Systems Summit to be held in September 2021. It seeks to strategize the actions for positive change in Agri-food systems in the World to realize the vision of the […]
EatSmart Cities Challenge And Transport 4 All Challenge
EatSmart Cities Challenge And Transport 4 All Challenge: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. The challenges aim at creating an environment of right food practices and habits and to make public transport safe, affordable, comfortable, and reliable. EatSmart Cities Challenge: The EatSmart Cities Challenge […]
