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UN’s largest Single Country appeal
The United Nations recently launched the largest country specific appeal for Afghanistan. The appeal was launched after Pakistan called the international organization to revive the banking system in the Afghanistan. About the appeal It is a 5 billion USD appeal. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India Russia Summit 2021
On December 6, 2021, Russia President Vladimir Putin visited India. He held the 21st India – Russia summit with his counter part Narendra Modi. During his visit, India and Russia signed 28 agreements. Some of them were semi – confidential. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
US & UK to hold G7 meet on Afghanistan
United States President, Joe Biden and British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson agreed to hold a virtual G7 meet on Afghanistan. Key Points Both the leaders exchanged their views on phone regarding recent developments in Afghanistan. Both of them commended the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
US President stand by his decision of withdrawing troops from Afghanistan
US President, Joe Biden, noted that he stands by his decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan and blamed leadership in Afghanistan for giving in to the Taliban without any retaliation. Key Points Joe Biden while addressing the nation noted ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Who are the Taliban?
On August 15, 2021, the fundamentalist Islamic force called the Taliban entered Kabul after gaining control over much of the country following the withdrawal of US troops. Highlights Taliban had ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001 when US troops toppled. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
US authorizes Emergency Fund of $100 million for Afghan migrants
President of USA, Joe Biden, has authorized 100 million USD from an emergency fund to meet the refugee needs which is stemming from the geo-political situation in Afghanistan, which also includes the special immigration Afghan visa applicants. Highlights Release ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021