U.S. COULD CUT TIES WITH CHINA OVER PANDEMIC
Why in news? The U.S. President on 14th May threatened to cut ties with China over its role in the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Actions of U.S. and China: Trade Tensions The Trump administration on 15th May 2020 moved to block shipments of semiconductors to China’s Huawei Technologies, which it considers a national security risk. The […]
32ND COMMONWEALTH HEALTH MINISTERS’ MEETING
Why in news? The Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare participated in the 32nd Commonwealth Health Ministers’ Meeting through Video Conference on 14th May 2020. It was Highlighted that India has been the first country to urge consolidated global action to fight the challenge of COVID-19, given that India convened a meeting of SAARC leaders […]
INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY
Why in news? The International Nurses Day 2020 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. This year is also significant as World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it as the ‘Year of the Nurse and the Midwife’. International Nurses Day International Nurses Day is a celebration on the 12th of May every year […]
INDO-BANGLADESH “VIRTUAL CONFERENCE” BY ASSOCHAM
Why in news? Indo-Bangladesh “Virtual Conference” was organised by ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India). Highlights of what was discussed In the last six years, the North Eastern Region has raised the capacity to engage with other parts of India as well as the countries across the eastern borders, at different levels. […]
MISSION SAGAR
Why in news? As part of the Government of India outreach amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Indian Naval Ship Kesari has departed for Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros, to provide Food Items, COVID related Medicines including HCQ Tablets and Special Ayurvedic Medicines with Medical Assistance Teams embarked, on 10 May 2020. Significance This deployment […]
OPERATION SAMUDRA SETU
Why in news? INS Jalashwa, deployed for “Operation Samudra Setu”, entered Kochi harbour with a total of 698 Indian nationals stranded at Maldives. INS Magar, the second Indian Naval ship to reach Male, Maldives for evacuation of Indian citizens. Operation Samudra Setu The Indian Navy has launched ‘Operation Samudra Setu’ as a part of national […]
INDIA & AIIB SIGN AGREEMENT FOR COVID-19 SUPPORT
Why in news? The Government of India and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a US$ 500 million “COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project”. Details: This new support will cover all States and Union Territories across India and address the needs of infected people, at-risk populations, medical and emergency personnel and service […]
THE TRENDS SHAPING THE POST COVID-19 WORLD
Asia ascending, U.S. waning The first trend which became clear in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis is the rise of Asia. The 2008 financial crisis showed the resilience of the Asian economies, and even today, economic forecasts indicate that out of the G-20 countries, only China and India are likely to register […]
INDIA NON-COMMITTAL ON TALKS WITH TALIBAN
Why in news? India will “continue to be guided” by its friendship with the Afghan people, said the government, remaining non-committal on renewed questions of whether it would open direct talks with the Taliban. India’s Current Position on Afghanistan India has asserted that it has its own perspectives on Afghanistan, and the traditional and neighbourly […]
DIAMER-BHASHA DAM: CLAIMS OVER GILGIT-BALTISTAN
Why in news? India on 14th May 2020 opposed a move by Pakistan and China to build a major hydropower plant in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, saying it has shared its concerns regarding such projects with both countries. The Pakistan government on, 13th May 2020, signed a Rs 442-billion contract with a joint venture formed by China Power […]