The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) president has referred the Palestinian Authority’s application to become a full member of the world body (UN) to the committee on the admission of new members. UN Membership Process Non-member States
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Global Hepatitis Report 2024
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, the number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis is increasing. Key findings Hepatitis
Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS)
The Indian Army has received the first batch of 24 Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS), along with 100 missiles, as part of a larger deal which will see the rest being made in India.
India gained the rights to operate Sittwe port in Maynamar
After Chabahar in Iran, India has gained the rights to operate a second overseas port, Sittwe, in Myanmar. Key points
UN Human Rights Council adopts motion against Israel for possible war crimes
UN Human Rights Council on April 5 adopted a resolution calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Dornier 228
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has delivered two Dornier 228 planes to the Guyana Defence Force.
Pioneer gold mine tragedy
Thirteen miners trapped in the ruins of Pioneer gold mine in Russia’s Far East region of Amur have been declared dead.
WHO launches S.A.R.A.H. digital health promoter prototype
The World Health Organization (WHO) announces the launch of S.A.R.A.H., a digital health promoter prototype with enhanced empathetic response powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI).
NATO celebrates 75 years of collective defense
NATO celebrated 75 years of collective defense across Europe and North America on 4th April 2024. The alliance’s founding treaty was signed on April 4, 1949, in Washington.
Nepal’s Lower House Endorses BIMSTEC Charter
The House of Representatives (HoR) of Nepal has approved the Charter of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Key points
Havana syndrome
Russian dismissed a joint media investigation which found evidence that a Russian military intelligence unit might be responsible for the mysterious health condition known as ‘Havana syndrome’ that affected US diplomats and spies across the world. Key points
WHO launches CoViNet
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched CoViNet-a global network of laboratories to identify and monitor potentially novel coronaviruses that could emerge shortly.
First-ever Nuclear Energy Summit
On March 21, Brussels (Belgium) hosted the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit, co-chaired by the Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi.
India-led Group of Friends (GOF)
The India-led Group of Friends (GOF) convened for its second meeting on 26 March 2024.
Food Waste Index Report 2024
The Food Waste Index Report 2024 a study jointly authored by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), a U.K.-based non-profit. Key highlights