APG meet on money laundering in Colombo
APG meet on money laundering in Colombo Source : The Hindu GS II : Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News…
U.S. may tighten rules for foreign students
In News Foreign students in the United States may be required to reapply every year for permission to stay in the country. The proposal under consideration by the Department of…
Sri Lanka bans bottom trawling
Why In News ? Sri Lankan ban on bottom trawling,to prevent the state’s fishermen from exercising traditional fishing rights in the Palk Bay. What is the concern ? The Sri…
India to join new Global Foreign Exchange Committee
In News India will soon get a seat on the Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC), a newly-constituted forum of central bankers and experts working towards promotion of a robust and…
G-20 leaders propose Hamburg Action Plan at summit conclusion
In News G-20 summit that took place in Germany’s Hamburg city ended with the leaders proposing the Hamburg Action Plan to address major global challenges, including climate change, harnessing digitalisation,…
PMO, NSA tracking impact of Chinese FDI in South Asia
In News The Centre has begun its first ever in-depth assessment of Chinese investments in India’s neighbouring countries. The exercise being conducted mainly from India’s national security perspective has been initiated…
UN adopts global treaty banning N-weapons
In News Over 120 countries in the United Nations voted to adopt the first-ever global treaty to ban nuclear weapons legally binding instrument to prohibit atomic weapons. Background In October…
India,Bangladesh to construct bridge along Mizoram border
In News India and Bangladesh have decided to construct a bridge over Mizoram’s Khawthlangtuipui river to facilitate trade and improve communication between the two neighbours. About the plan The proposed bridge would be…
2017 G20 Hamburg summit : PM Modi’s 11-point Action Agenda
In News 2017 G20 Hamburg summit was the twelfth meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20), which was held at Hamburg Messe, in the city of Hamburg, Germany. 11 Point agenda by PM Modi Deterrant action against nations…
Parliamentary secretaries’ appointment set aside
In News The Punjab and Haryana High Court set aside the appointment of four MLAs as chief parliamentary secretaries in the Manohar Lal Khattar government. Issues Court’s verdict came on…