Counter-terrorism Current Affairs, GK & News

6th Edition of Exercise SCO Peaceful Mission 2021

September 16, 2021

The Indian military contingent consisting of an all arms combined force of 200 personnel, including 38 personnel from the Indian Air Force, is taking part in the Exercise PEACEFUL MISSION -2021. This exercise is being held in the Orenburg Region of South West Russia from September 13 to 25, 2021. SCO Peaceful Mission 2021 SCO ..

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EAM S. Jaishankar slams China for terror stand at UNSC

August 21, 2021

President of UN Security Council & External affairs minister (EAM) of India, S. Jaishankar, slammed at China for terror stand. He chaired the UNSC Briefing on “Threats to International Peace & Security Caused by Terrorist Acts” on August 19, 2021. Key Points He noted that, countries should not place “blocks and holds” the request to ..

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BRICS seminar on Misuse of Internet by Terrorists

April 15, 2021

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 ..

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India-UK: Cooperation against Cross-Border Terrorism

January 26, 2021

India and the United Kingdom recently held the 14th meeting of the India-United Kingdom Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism. The meeting was held virtually on January 21-22, 2021. Highlights Under the meeting, both the nations strongly condemned the terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Both the countries emphasized on the demand of strengthening the ..

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India’s Eight Point Action Plan to UNSC to combat terrorism

January 13, 2021

The External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar recently addressed the United Nations Security Council open debate. During his address, the minister proposed eight-point action plan. What is the eight-point action plan proposed by India? All the member nations should fulfil their obligations in international counter-terrorism conventions and instruments. The countries should not bring in double ..

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