India-UK Young Professionals Scheme

The UK Government recently launched the Young Professionals Scheme. Under the scheme, Indian nationals of age 18 years to 30 years can live and work in Britain for up to two years. About the scheme To avail of the benefits ..

Tags: India-UK • visa programmes • young professional scheme

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Senior Mission Leaders’ (SML) Course

The Senior Mission Leaders’ (SML) course is being held in Tokyo, Japan from June 19-30 this year. The Union Home Ministry has directed all states and Union Territories to nominate three candidates – one each from the military, police, and ..

Tags: Senior Mission Leaders Course • SML course • UN peacekeeping mission

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Mizoram to export Bird’s eye chilli to the US

The Birds Eye Chilli is widely used in Asian cuisines. The chilli is also called Thai chilli. It is native to Mexico. The Spanish and Portuguese people spread the chilli all over the world. The chilli variety has received a ..

Tags: bird's eye chilli • exports • jhum cultivation • Mizoram • North East Development

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • International / World Current Affairs

Trends in Maternal Mortality Report

The United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter–Agency Group, called the MMEIG recently released a report on the maternal mortality rate. The report shows the maternal mortality rates between 2000 and 2020. The MMEIG comprises of World Health Organization, UNFPA, UNICEF, ..

Tags: AIDS • HIV • maternal mortality average • Maternal Mortality Ratio • MMR

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

France to unveil new strategy in Africa

French President Emmanuel Macron recently unveiled a new economic and military strategy for Africa. According to the new strategy, the French Government is to reduce its troops in the African region. Dropping the military approach, France is to boost its ..

Tags: Emmanuel Macron • France-Africa • French economic policy • French military base • investments in Africa

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • International / World Current Affairs

Germany to ease Visa applications to Indians

The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited India recently. During his visit, the chancellor announced that Germany will ease the visa for Indians. This is being done to make Germany an attractive spot for IT investors and software developers. Applying German ..

Tags: German Chancellor • German chancellor visit to India • India-Germany • Olaf Scholz • Visa

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs