Context Recently, the International Court of Justice(ICJ) refused an appeal by Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which challenged the authority of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to adjudicate on…
Context The 15th Summit between India and the European Union (EU) was held in virtual format. Key Takeaways: The leaders decided to strengthen the India-EU Strategic Partnership, based on shared…
Context Recently, India and the United Kingdom (UK) affirmed their shared commitment towards Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) a Free Trade Agreement(FTA) during the 14th virtual Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO)…
Context Recently, the Defence Ministers’ Dialogue between India and the Republic of Indonesia has been held in Delhi. Key Takeaways for Mains: Defense industries and technology sharing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Maritime security cooperation(possible…
Context Recently the Government of India and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a $750 million agreement for “COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme”. About AIIB a…
Context Recently, India has attended the virtual 32nd special Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) plenary meeting, under the aegis of the Financial Action Task Force. About…
Context Recently the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released its annual Global Trends report before the World Refugee Day (20th June). Highlights of the report Nearly 80 million people were forcibly…
Context India was elected as non-permanent member of the powerful UN Security Council for a two-year term winning 184 votes in the 193-member General Assembly. Details about the Election India…
Context Recently, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Nepal for the construction of a sanitation facility at the Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu. The facility will be constructed…
Context The UN nuclear watchdog IAEA’s governing body began meeting as a row brews over Iran’s refusal to allow access to two sites where nuclear activity may have occurred in…
