On June 27, 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in Germany and asked the Group of Seven (G7) countries to consider investing in and promoting...
The United States and allied countries namely Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom; have launched a new initiative called ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’. Highlights This...
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) recently launched its annual ranking of most liveable cities of the world, and Global Liveability Index for 2022. Key Points The index highlights...
Iran recently launched a solid-fuelled rocket named “Zuljanah” into space. About Zuljanah Zuljanah is a 25.5-meter-long, Iranian Satellite Launch Vehicle. It is capable of carrying a payload or...
Russia has announced to transfer the “Iskander-M Missile System” to Belarus. This missile system can use ballistic or cruise missiles, in their nuclear and conventional versions. About Iskander-M...
The G7 grouping has announced a USD 600 billion global infrastructure programmes for poor countries. Global Infrastructure and Investment Programme This move was aimed at competing with formidable...
ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) recently discovered oil in a drilled well, Urraca-IX, in Colombia. Key Facts The well was spudded on April 20, 2022 and was drilled to...
The World Bank (WB) has approved a USD 245 million loan to extend support for Railway Logistics Project. Highlights World Bank loan will support India’s efforts of modernising...
The second consignment of relief materials from Tamil Nadu was sent from to Sri Lanka on June 22, 2022. Key Facts The relief material was sent to people...
On June 23, 2022 External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar addressed the “Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Foreign Ministers’ plenary”, which was held in Rwanda. The...
