Haiti
Tropical Depression Grace over Haiti
Tropical depression grace over the earthquake hit southwest Haiti on August 17, 2021. It caused torrential rains and high winds ending into flooding in one area. Key Points Tropical depression hit, when Haiti is still scrambles to overcome the effects ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Ariel Henry appointed Prime Minister of Haiti
Amid turmoil in the country of Haiti, Ariel Henry has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of the country. Highlights The assassination of President Jovenel Moise caused turmoil in the country of Haiti. Among this turmoil the country ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
First India-Caribbean Summit – 2019
Prime Minister Modi met the leaders of the Caribbean Community on 25th September, 2019, in New York. The meeting focused on fighting climate change and increasing India’s participation in the grouping At the meeting, PM Modi announced 14 million USD ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
India in Peacekeeping Missions
The United Nations, after approval of the United Nations Security council often deploys peacekeepers in regions where there are troubles and danger to human life and dignity. These peacekeepers are made up of volunteers from the member states of the ..
UNSC Votes to end Peacekeeping Operations in Haiti
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted unanimously voted for the resolution to completely end its peacekeeping operations in Haiti on October 15. The resolution also called for establishing a political mission to support government efforts to promote order and development in Haiti situated ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition: 23 August
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition was observed across world every year on 23 August. The day designated by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade. ..