International / World Current Affairs

Armenia and Azerbaijan Move Towards Normalizing Ties with First Border Marker

April 24, 2024

Armenia and Azerbaijan have placed the first border marker, following a bitter conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Experts from both countries are working on demarcating their boundaries as part of the peace process. The two nations are working towards a ..

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Xi Jinping Takes Direct Control Over Military

April 23, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping has recently dissolved the Strategic Support Force (SSF), which was established in 2015. The SSF, once a cutting-edge unit integrating cyber and space warfare capabilities, were restructured into three separate entities: Information Support Force (ISF) Aerospace ..

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 What is Rwanda Scheme / Rwanda Asylum Plan?

April 23, 2024

The UK’s Rwanda Scheme, officially initiated under Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s administration in April 2022, is a controversial migration policy designed to deter unauthorized arrivals to the UK by rerouting asylum seekers to Rwanda. Under this arrangement, individuals who arrive ..

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New Schengen Visa Rules for Indians

April 23, 2024

European Union has recently introduced a revamped visa system specifically for Indian nationals. This change, effective from April 2024, fundamentally alters the dynamics of how Indians can approach travel within the Schengen area. Traditionally, Schengen visas were provided typically with ..

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Yozma 2.0: Israel Launches Tech Investment Fund

April 22, 2024

The government of Israel has launched a new fund called Yozma 2.0 to encourage institutional investors, such as insurance companies and pension funds, to increase their investments in high-tech companies. The fund aims to diversify the sources of funding for ..

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Nepal Hosts First International Rainbow Tourism Conference

April 22, 2024

On April 20, 2024, Nepal hosted its first International Rainbow Tourism Conference in Kathmandu, with an objective to promote the country as a safe and inclusive destination for LGBT tourists. This conference was organized by the NGO Mayako Pahichan Nepal ..

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