GETTING INDIA BACK TO THE AFGHAN HIGH TABLE
Introduction An Election result that was rejected by Mr. Ghani’s main rival, Abdullah Abdullah led to two simultaneous swearing-ins; both Mr. Ghani and Mr. Abdullah taking oath as President. It is true that the international community ultimately supported Mr. Ghani but qualified it with an insistence that he enters into a real power-sharing agreement with […]
PAK. PRESIDENT ISSUES ORDER TO HOLD POLLS IN GILGIT-BALTISTAN
Why in news? The Pakistan President has promulgated an order to form a caretaker government as well as to conduct elections in Gilgit-Baltistan province, a move strongly opposed by India. Background The presidential promulgation came days after the Pakistan Supreme Court on April 30 allowed the federal government to amend a 2018 administrative order to […]
AFGHAN PRESIDENT AND RIVAL SIGN POWER SHARING DEAL
Why in news? The Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and political rival Abdullah Abdullah have signed a power-sharing agreement two months after both declared themselves the winner of last September’s presidential election. The deal calls for Abdullah to lead the country’s National Reconciliation High Council and some members of Abdullah’s team would be included in Ghani’s […]
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 […]