Israel successfully tests advanced missile defense system
News: Israel has successfully tested the Arrow 2 missile. Facts: Arrow 2: It is an advanced missile defence system developed jointly by the U.S and Israel for defence against both …
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India announces $500 mn package for Maldives
News: India has announced a slew of connectivity measures for the Maldives in an effort to help Maldives deal with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Key Measures: …
Read MoreIndia, Maldives ink contract for development of five eco-tourism zones in Addu atoll
News: India and Maldives have signed a contract for development of five eco-tourism zones in Addu atoll of the island nation. Facts: Addu Atoll also known as Seenu Atoll, is …
Read MoreRussia announces world’s first COVID-19 vaccine “Sputnik V”
News: Russian has launched the world’s first coronavirus vaccine named ‘Sputnik V’. Facts: Sputnik V: The vaccine has been developed by Gamaleya Research Institute and the Russian defence ministry. How …
Read MoreLoya Jirga: The Grand Assembly of Afghanistan
News: A Loya Jirga-grand assembly in Afghanistan has approved the release of 400 Taliban prisoners. Facts: Loya Jirga: It is a mass national gathering that brings together representatives from the …
Read MoreIndonesia’s Sinabung volcano erupts
News: The Mount Sinabung of Indonesia has erupted again releasing a huge column of ash. Facts: Mount Sinabung: It is located in the North Sumatra Island of Indonesia. The volcano …
Read MoreIndia to participate in Kavkaz 2020 exercise
News: India will take part in the multilateral military exercise “Kavkaz 2020” to be held in Astrakhan, Russia. Facts: Exercise Kavkaz 2020: It is a Russian Strategic command post exercise …
Read MoreCanada’s last fully intact Arctic ice shelf collapses
News: The last fully intact ice shelf in the Canadian Arctic named Milne Ice Shelf has collapsed losing more than 40% of its area. Facts: Milne Ice Shelf: It is …
Read MoreAll UN members can join International Solar Alliance:MEA
News: An amendment made in the International Solar Alliance(ISA) agreement has allowed all 192 member countries of the United Nations to join the Alliance. Earlier, the alliance was only open …
Read MoreIndia contributes over $15 mn to India-U.N. Development Partnership Fund
News: India has contributed over USD 15.46 million to the India-UN Development Partnership Fund. Facts: India-UN Development Partnership Fund(India-UN Fund): It was established in 2017 as a dedicated facility within …
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