BRICS Current Affairs, GK & News
BRICS seminar on Misuse of Internet by Terrorists
The National Investigation Agency recently organised a two-day virtual event with BRICS countries on “Misuse of Internet by terrorists”. India hosted the seminar as it is holding the BRICS chair for the year 2021. About the Seminar The seminar was held on emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, dark web and anonymisers, exploitation of social media ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Events Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: BRICS • Counter-terrorism • International Groupings • Internet • internet radicalisation • National Investigation Agency • Terrorism • United Nations
BRICS Finance Ministers Meet, 2021
India recently hosted the BRICS Finance Ministers Meet. This was the first BRICS meet under the chairmanship of India in 2021. As 2021 BRICS Chair, India aims to focus on strengthening intra-BRICS cooperation based on continuity, consolidation and consensus. Discussions held at the meet The following discussions were held by the leaders during the meet: ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Events Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: BRICS • Financial inclusion • International Monetary Fund (IMF) • New Development Bank
India-New Development Bank sign 500 million USD agreement
On November 19, 2020, India and the New Development Bank signed an agreement of 500 million USD. Under the agreement, the New Development Bank is to lend the funds to implement Delhi- Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System project. The funds will be used to provide reliable, fast, safe and comfortable public transport system in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: BRICS • delhi meerut RRTS corridor • National Capital Region • New Development Bank • Regional Rapid Transit System
BRICS countries adopt Counter Terrorism Strategy
On November 17, 2020, during the 12th BRICS Summit, the members adopted counter terrorism strategy. The main objective of the strategy is to deal with terrorism. Key Highlights The Counter Terrorism Strategy is based on the following principles Respect sovereignty of participating countries Commit to international laws Recognize coordinating role of the United Nations Consider ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Brasilia Declaration • BRICS • Counter-terrorism • FATF • ISIS • United Nations • United Nations Security Council
PM Modi to attend 12th BRICS Summit
On November 17, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to attend the 12th BRICS summit that is to be hosted by Russia. The summit is to be held under the theme “Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth”. The BRICS members to participate in the meeting are China, India, Brazil, Russia and South Africa. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: BRICS • BRICS Summits • developing countries • G20 • G20 debt pact • PM Modi • World Trade Organisation (WTO)