US formally exits Paris climate deal
News: United States has formally exited the Paris Climate Agreement amid election uncertainty. Facts: Why has the United States left the Paris Agreement? According to the US, the agreement had …
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US house Panel passes Bill to promote Legacies of Gandhi and Martin L. King Jr
News: United States congressional committee has passed the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act to promote the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Facts: Aim: To establish an …
Read MoreUS remains India’s top trading partner in 2019-20
News: Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released the data on Bilateral trade between India-US for 2019-20. Facts: Key Takeaways: Largest Trading Partner: United States(US) has remained India’s top trading …
Read MoreU.S. position on CAATSA unchanged despite China’s actions in neighbourhood
News: The United States will not change its position on putting sanctions against India under Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act(CAATSA) for buying fighter jets from Russia. Facts: CAATSA: It …
Read MoreUS sanctions against International Criminal Court(ICC)
News: US President has authorised sanctions against International Criminal Court(ICC) officials involved in investigations into possible war crimes by US troops or those of its allies. Facts: International Criminal Court(ICC): …
Read MoreU.S. joins G7 artificial intelligence group to counter China
News:The United States has joined the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence(AI). Facts: The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence is a G7 countries Partnership initiated by France and Canada. Aim: To …
Read MoreIndia, U.S. to collaborate on COVID-19 vaccine trials, say U.S. health officials
News:India and the U.S have decided to work together on vaccine research and testing for COVID-19 under the Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program(VAP). Facts: The Indo-US Vaccine Action Programme(VAP) is a …
Read MoreChina may have conducted low-level nuclear test, US claims
News:The United States has claimed that China may have conducted a low level zero yield nuclear test. Facts: Zero yield: It refers to a nuclear test in which there is …
Read MoreUS Approves Sale of Military Hardware
News:The US State Department has approved the sale of missiles and torpedoes worth $155 million to India. Facts: Harpoon Block II Missile: It is an anti-ship missile capable of performing …
Read MoreIndia, US in talks for dollar swap line
News:India is working with the United States to secure a dollar (currency) swap line that would help in providing an additional comfort in an event of any abrupt outflow of …
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