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Hezbollah classified as Terrorist Organization by Germany

On April 30, 2020, Germany classified the organization Hezbollah as a terrorist organization in its soil. According to an early morning operation conducted by the German police, more...

May 1, 2020

UNFPA predicts a Spike in Unintended Pregnancies across the World

The UN Population Fund raised concerns about the spike in number of unplanned pregnancy, child marriage and other negative consequences arising due to the lockdown conditions. Concerns Raised...

May 1, 2020

India-China Ceremonial Border Meet on “Labour Day” cancelled due to COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian and Chinese ceremonial border personnel meet that is usually conducted on Labour Day was cancelled. Highlights On May 1, every year...

May 1, 2020

India placed on the “Priority Watch List” for Intellectual Property Protection by the US

The United States of America has placed India on the “Priority Watch List” due to lack of measurable improvements in intellectual property framework. Highlights Along with India, the...

May 1, 2020

USCIRF lists India under ‘Countries of Particular Concern’ Category

In a recent report from USCIRF, India was categorised as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ with regards to religious freedom. USCIRF USCIRF or United States Commission on International...

May 1, 2020

A2a identified as the Most Dominant Type of SARS CoV 2

The scientists at the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics have identified A2a as the most dominant of the 10 types of the SARS CoV 2. Types of SARS...

May 1, 2020

India loses Hosting Rights for 2021 Men’s World Boxing Championship

After failing to pay the host fee, India lost the opportunity to host the 2021 men’s World Boxing Championship for the first time. About India had signed an...

May 1, 2020

XI Petersberg Climate Dialogue Held Virtually

The 11th session of the annual Petersberg Climate Dialogue was held virtually for the first time. The dialogue focused on the ways to tackle the society and economy...

May 1, 2020

New Development Bank to lend 15 Billion USD to boost Economies

The BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting was held virtually recently. Allocation of 15 billion USD for boosting economies and setting up of a vaccine R&D centre were discussed. BRICS...

May 1, 2020

ADB approves 1.5 Billion USD for India under CARE Program

The Asian Development Bank has approved a 1.5 billion USD package for India under its CARE program to help fight COVID-19. CARE Program CARE or COVID-19 Active Response...

May 1, 2020

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