US removes Cuba from list of State Sponsor of Terrorism

United States (US) in a landmark decision has removed Cuba from its list of State Sponsor of Terrorism. In this regard US secretary of state John Kerry has signed an order removing Cuba from the terrorism blacklist. This decision will pave the way for normalizing and strengthening ties between both countries which were frozen for half ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

Topics: Cuba • Current Affairs 2016 • Terrorism • United States

New travel and trade rules between US and Cuba come into effect

New travel and trade rules between the United States (US) and Cuba have come into effect on 16 January 2015. It is considered as biggest policy shift between the two countries in more than 50 years after restrictions were imposed on travel and trade . New travel and trade rules between the US and Cuba It ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2015

Topics: Alcohol • Cuba • Cuban missile crisis • Current Affairs 2016 • Fidel Castro • Soviet Union • United States

India rejects Snowden's request seeking political asylum

India turned down USA whistleblower Edward Snowden’s request seeking political asylum. The Indian Embassy in Moscow had received a communication containing a request for asylum. Earlier, Snowden, currently sheltered in the transit zone of Moscow airport, has sought asylum in 20 countries, including India. These asylum requests have been filed by Sarah Harrison, legal advisor of WikiLeaks in the matter of ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013

Topics: Austria • Bolivia • Brazil • China • Cuba • Current Affairs 2013 • Finland • France • Germany • IBPS • India-International Relations • Ireland • IT • Italy • Netherlands • Nicaragua • Norway • Poland • Spain • Swiss Confederation • US • USA • Venezuela

India extends energy & mining sector support to Cuba

India extended its proficiency and support to Cuba in energy and mining sectors. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry assured this to Cuba. Indian companies can engage in Cuba through investment in exploration, production, refining and marketing. Recently, the complete outlook of India- Cuba relations was reviewed with the goal of adding larger economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012

Topics: Americas • BSE SENSEX • CNX Nifty • Companies • Countries • Cuba • Oil and Natural Gas Corporation