Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupts twice
News: Mount Merapi in Indonesia has erupted twice on 21st June, 2020. Facts: Mount Merapi: It is an active stratovolcano located on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces,Indonesia. …
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At RIC Meet, India Talks of Need to Respect Legitimate Interest of Partners
News: Indian Foreign minister has attended the virtual foreign minister level meeting of the trilateral group of Russia-India-China(RIC). Facts: Russia-India-China(RIC): It is a strategic grouping that was founded in the …
Read MoreJapan to rename islands disputed with China
News: Japan’s Ishigaki city assembly has passed a bill to change the name of the Senkaku Islands from Tonoshiro to Tonoshiro Senkaku. Facts: Senkaku Islands: These are a group of …
Read MoreChina to join UN arms trade treaty, ‘enhance’ world peace
News: China has decided to join the United Nations(UN) Arms Trade Treaty that has been rejected by the United States. Facts: History: The UN Arms Trade Treaty entered into force …
Read MoreYemeni separatists seize island of Socotra from Saudi-backed government
News: Yemen separatists have seized control of Socotra Island deposing its governor and driving out forces of the Saudi-backed government. Facts: Socotra Island: It is part of the North Indian …
Read MoreIndian officials attend virtual EAG plenary meet
News: Indian officials have attended the virtual 32nd plenary meeting of Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG). Facts: EAG: It is a regional body established …
Read MoreNearly 80 mln displaced globally by 2019-end, half of them children: UNHCR
News: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR) has released the Global Trends Report. Facts: Key Takeaways: Five countries account for two-thirds of people displaced across borders: Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South …
Read MoreIndia Elected Unopposed To Non-Permanent Seat Of UN Security Council
News: India has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council(UNSC) for a two-year term. Facts: The United Nations Charter established six main organs of the United …
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 MoreWorld Competitiveness Index 2020
News: World Competitiveness Index 2020 has been released by the Institute for Management Development(IMD). Facts: World Competitiveness Index is an annual report published since 1989. Parameters: It ranks 63 countries …
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