India-US Investment Incentive Agreement

On 23rd May 2022, India and the USA signed the Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) in Tokyo. The agreement was signed by India’s foreign secretary and CEO of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India- Jordan MoU for cooperation in fertiliser sector

During the visit of Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Jordan, MOUs were signed with Jordan to ensure the supply of Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers to India. The objective is to secure fertilizers for the short ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

World Bank USD 30 Billion Fund for Food Crisis

Actions that will be taken by the World Bank to mitigate the ongoing food security have been announced. The World Bank will be investing up to USD 30 billion to finance new and existing projects to mitigate the crisis. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

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

‘Mujib- The Making of a Nation’ Film

The feature film, ‘Mujib- the Making of a Nation’ portrays the relations between India and Bangladesh. Shyam Benegal has directed this film. Where was the trailer for this film launched? The trailer for this film was launched by Anurag Thakur, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

‘India Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)’

During his state visit to Jamaica, India President Ram Nath Kovind highlighted India’s assistance to Jamaica in capacity building and skill development through various courses under the India Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme. What is India Technical and Economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Sweden and Finland Request to join NATO

Finland and Sweden submitted their application to join North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Why did Finland and Sweden decide to join NATO? Although Finland and Sweden have a non-alignment policy, they were always close to NATO. The 2022 Russian invasion ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

‘India-Jamaica Friendship Garden’

‘India-Jamaica Friendship Garden’ was recently inaugurated at the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew, Jamaica. This was facilitated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Indian High Commission in Jamaica and the Nature Preservation Foundation (NPF) in ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Bangladesh offer on Chittagong Port

Bangladesh Prime Minister offered India the use of the Chittagong Port in Bangladesh. What is the advantage of the offer? Access to the Chittagong Port will benefit India’s northeastern states like Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. Why the offer is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Seoul Forest Declaration

On the 13th of May 2022, the 15th World Forestry Congress concluded in Seoul and the Seoul Forest Declaration was adopted. The 15th edition of this event was hosted by the South Korean government in Seoul. What is World Forestry ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

‘Sky Bridge 721’ Suspension Bridge

After two years of construction, ‘Sky Bridge 721’ Suspension Bridge was inaugurated recently. What is the significance of the bridge? It is the world’s longest suspension bridge. It broke the record of the currently longest bridge, the Arouca Bridge (516 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs