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European Union to sanction Russia and Belarus
On October 12, 2020, the European Union agreed to impose sanctions on Russia for poisoning the opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Imposition of sanction was initiated by France and Germany. What is the issue? Navalny was an anti-corruption investigator. He was the major political opponent of Vladimir Putin the Russian president. He fell ill on August ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Belarus • Chemical weapon • European Union • Novichok • Russia • Syria chemical weapons program • Vladimir Putin
April 26: International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
Every year on April 26, the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is being observed. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations and was first observed in 2016. Highlights The International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day was first observed on the 30th anniversary of 1986 nuclear disaster. It is being marked to increase awareness about the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Belarus • Hiroshima • International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day • Nagasaki • nuclear • Russia • Ukraine • United Nations
SCO: Bishkek Declaration
The Bishkek Declaration released at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) urged the international community to strengthen global cooperation in efforts against terrorism without politicization and double standards. Countering Terrorism and Promoting Cooperation The declaration called for enhanced cooperation to promote peace and development. The situation in global politics and economy remains tense. The process of ..
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: Belarus • Bishkek Declaration • Globalization • International Trade • Iran nuclear deal • Kazakhstan • Kyrgyzstan • Mongolia • Peace • SCO • Shanghai Cooperation Organization • Syria • Terrorism • World Trade Organization • WTO
Author Svetlana Alexievich wins 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature
Author Svetlana Alexievich of Belarus has been selected for prestigious 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy has selected Svetlana for her polyphonic writings, courage and a monument to suffering. With this she became 14th women Literature Laureate and she is also the first writer from Belarus to receive this award. About Svetlana Alexievich ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: Belarus • Current Affairs 2016 • Literature • Nobel Prize • Svetlana Alexievich • Swedan
India, Belarus set trade target of 1 billion dollar by 2018
India and Belarus have set the bilateral trade target of one billion dollar by 2018. The decision was taken at the Seventh Session of the India-Belarus Intergovernmental Commission held in Minsk, Belarus. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman co-chaired and her Belarusian counterpart Minister for Industry Vitali Mikhailovich Vovk. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Topics: Belarus • Business • Current Affairs 2016 • Economy • India • Trade