Why in news ? The India-Japan Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy entered into force on July 20, 2017 with the exchange of diplomatic notes. About…

In News European Union (EU) and India on Friday announced the establishment of an Investment Facilitation Mechanism (IFM) for EU investments in India. Importance of IFM The mechanism will allow…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…