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Madrid to host COP 25
The Spanish capital city of Madrid will be hosting the world’s annual climate conference, called COP-25 (Conference of the Parties) from 2 to 13 December 2019. This decision was taken following Chile’s stepping down as host for the COP-25 event ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
COP25 cancelled
On October 30, 2019, the Chile Government cancelled the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and the COP25 conference due to the ongoing protests in the country. The country’s president in a press meet said that the ongoing violent protests have ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
Chile declares state emergency in Santiago
President of Chile Sebastian Pinera has declared a state of emergency in Santiago (Capital of Chile), following the worst violence the city has seen in years. The state emergency decision was taken after violent protests over an increase in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Puerto Williams: World’s Southernmost City
Puerto Williams in Chile has become world’s southernmost city after its status upgraded from hamlet to city. It took over the title from Ushuaia in Argentina which was world’s southernmost city till recently. About Puerto Williams (or Port Williams) It ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Global Cooling Coalition
The Global Cooling Coalition was launched at the first Global Conference on Synergies between the 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement held at Copenhagen, Denmark. About the Coalition The Global Cooling Coalition is supported by the UN, Climate and Clean Air ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Ram Nath Kovind on a 3-Nation visit
Ram Nath Kovind has left on a 3-Nation visit to Croatia, Bolivia and Chile. President’s visit to these three countries will further strengthen India’s bilateral relations with them. In his visit, Mr Kovind will first reach Zagreb, the capital of ..