Darien Gap is a geographic region in the Isthmus of Darién or Isthmus of Panama connecting the American continents within Central America. Key points
Category: International
India ranks 134th in global human development index 2023-24
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) published its Human Development Report 2023/24 titled ‘Breaking the gridlock: Reimagining cooperation in a polarised world’. Key highlights
Exercise Cutlass Express – 24 (CE – 24)
INS Tir, the lead ship of First Training Squadron (1TS) participated in Exercise Cutlass Express – 24 (CE – 24) held at Port Victoria, Seychelles from 26 Feb – 08 Mar 24.
India proposes G4 model for Security Council reforms
India has presented the ‘G4 model’ for Security Council reforms on behalf of Brazil, Germany, Japan and India for debate, dialogue and finally negotiations. The model was proposed at the Inter-governmental Negotiations on Security Council reform (IGN) on March 7. Read More …
UAE launches Life Protection Plan (LPP) for Indian Workers
A “Life Protection Plan (LPP)” has been launched in United Arab Emirates (UAE), specifically designed for Indian expatriates, especially blue-collar workers. Key points
Sweden officially joins NATO
Sweden has officially become the 32nd member of NATO after it completed the accession process in Washington on 7th March 2024.
Measles and Rubella Champion Award
India has been bestowed with the prestigious Measles and Rubella Champion Award by The Measles and Rubella Partnership at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington D.C., USA on March 6th, 2024. Key points
Riken Yamamoto wins 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize
Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto was declared winner of the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize. Yamamoto is the ninth laureate from Japan. Architects from Japan have won the largest number of Pritzkers.
France becomes first country to include the right to abortion in its constitution
France has become the first country in the world to include the right to abortion in its constitution. Key points
Women, Business and Law index 2024
The Women, Business and Law index 2024 was released by the World Bank. It is the 10th edition of the index. It indicates the gap between legal rights enjoyed by men and women.
Agalega Island
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius jointly inaugurated an airstrip and a jetty that India has built on Agaléga.
Exercise Samudra Laksamana
Exercise Samudra Laksamana was conducted from 28 Feb – 02 Mar 24 at/ off Visakhapatnam. Indian Naval Ship Kiltan and Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir participated in the 3rd edition of this exercise which had harbour professional interactions followed by Read More …
Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (Africa Club)
During the 37th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), the member countries announced the launch of “Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions” or ‘Africa Club’.
DHARMA GUARDIAN 2024
The 5th edition of Joint Military Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force commenced on 25th February 2024 at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.
Nordic – Baltic Eight (NB8)
In this year’s Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, he eight Nordic-Baltic countries participated in it together as representatives of the Nordic-Baltic cooperation, the NB8.