COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme

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…

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Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG)

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…

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Micius-World’s First Quantum Communications Satellite

Context Recently, satellite Micius has sent light particles to Earth to establish the world’s most secure communication link.  About Micius It is the world’s first quantum communications satellite,launched by China in 2016. The…

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[Reports and Indices] Global Trends Report by UNHCR

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…

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