Topic: Asia-Pacific region
2023 Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo
The Asia-Pacific region has witnessed an escalation in tensions, leading to increased military exercises and diplomatic maneuvers by various countries. A notable event on the horizon is the...
India’s presidency of AIBD extended for one year
The Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) has unanimously extended India’s presidency for one more year. Key facts The member countries of the AIBD have decided to extend...
Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index
Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index was recently released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The index measures the readiness in adopting the personalised healthcare of 11 health systems in...
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation: Economic Decline of 2.7% expected in the region
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation has stated that the APEC region is to face an economic decline of 2.7% in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. Also,...
India hosts 5th APDRC in Pune
The 5th edition of the Asia Pacific Drosophila Research Conference (APDRC5) is being held in Pune, Maharashtra, which is organized by the Indian Institute of Science Education and...
Pakistan blacklisted by Asia-Pacific Group of FATF
The Asia Pacific Group (APG) of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has put Pakistan in Enhanced Expedited Follow Up List (Blacklist) for its failure to meet its...
ADB to provide $200 Million loan for improving road infrastructure in Maharashtra
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved US $200 million loan for Road Infrastructure Improving project in Maharashtra’s 34 districts for better connecting rural areas with markets and services. ...
India becomes Vice Chair of the Asia Pacific Region of World Customs Organisation
India became Vice-Chair or regional head of Asia Pacific Region of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) for two years from July 2018 to June 2020. By becoming Vice...
Asia Power Index: India ranks fourth in Asia-Pacific region
India was ranked fourth out of 25 nations in Asia-Pacific region in the inaugural Asia Power Index released by Australian think tank Lowy Institute. Asia Power Index It...
