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1st India-Uzbekistan National Coordination Committee meeting held
The first meeting of the National Coordination Committees for monitoring implementation of mutually agreed projects between India and the Central Asian nation Uzbekistan has concluded. What are the discussions made in the meeting? Both nations reexamined the activities of bilateral economic and trade cooperation which are in operation or planned for the future. The discussions ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Topics: bilateral agrrement • Central Asia • Foreign policy • Foreign relations of Uzbekistan • Uzbekistan
India and Norway ink agreements in the field of higher education and research
Authorities from the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research have recently signed agreements with India in the fields of higher education and research, in New Delhi. This agreement is a part of the visit of delegation of important educational institutions of Norway to India. Among the several agreements signed, the significant pact was between the ..
Topics: Foreign policy • Health • IIT Delhi • Nanotechnology • Norway
India and Maldives sign agreements to establish ‘Addu Tourism zone’
India and Maldives signed 5 agreements for establishing ‘Addu Tourism zone’ in five islands of Addu atoll. An atoll is a ring-shaped chain of islands formed of coral. The Tourism zone is expected to be set up at a cost of $2.49 million. It aims at generating local employment and boost the eco-tourism opportunities in ..
Topics: Atolls of the Maldives • Ecotourism • Foreign policy
UAE awards PM Narendra Modi with Highest Civilian Honour
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been conferred with the prestigious Zayed medal by President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. PM Modi has been awarded in recognition of efforts in giving “a big boost” to bilateral relations between both the countries. The statement issued by the UAE states that PM Modi has provided ..
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: Foreign policy • Islam World • PM Narendra Modi • UAE • United Arab Emirates • Zayed medal
India hosts first-ever Annual Disarmament and International Security Affairs Fellowship Programme
On January 14, the first-ever Annual Disarmament and International Security Affairs Fellowship Programme has started at the Foreign Services Institute in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by the United Nations under-secretary-general and high representative for disarmament affairs Izumi Nakamitsu and foreign secretary Vijay Keshav Gokhale. Young Diplomats from 27 countries are participating in the Fellowship ..
Topics: Arms control • Disarmament • Foreign policy • International security • Izumi Nakamitsu • Politics • United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research • United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs • United Nations Secretariat
The United Nations (UN) launches #NotATarget campaign for 2017 World Humanitarian Day (WHD)
The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. The 2017 WHD campaign “#NotATarget” follows the UN Secretary-General’s report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, ..
Topics: Aid • Civilian • Foreign policy • Global politics • Humanitarian aid • International Relations • WHD • World Humanitarian Day