Illegal immigration
Lifting of Title 42
The United States will soon lift COVID-19 restrictions known as Title 42 that have prevented migrants caught at the U.S.-Mexico border from seeking asylum since March 2020. The order was implemented under former President Donald Trump to reduce the spread ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
New US-Mexico Immigration Policies
The US and Mexico have agreed on a five-point plan to deter illegal border crossings while also opening up other pathways for migrants. Homeland Security adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall met with Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and other top officials, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
New US-Canada Border Deal
A new US-Canada border deal has recently taken effect with the aim to halt the flow of asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings. The agreement has closed a loophole that previously allowed migrants to claim asylum at such unofficial ports ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Britain-France deal to stop illegal migration
A bilateral agreement worth 74.5 million USD was signed by Britain and France to boost their efforts to curb illegal migration from the English Channel crossings. What are key features of the agreement? The agreement, worth $74.5 million (72.2 million ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
6th India-EU HLDMM
The sixth High Level Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (HLDMM) between India and European Union (EU). About 6th India-EU HLDMM The 6th India-EU HLDMM was held in Brussels on October 27, 2022. The fifth edition was organized in New Delhi ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Ghojadanga of West Bengal and Agartala of Tripura designated as immigration check posts
On March 6, 2020, Ghojadanga of West Bengal and Agartala of Tripura were designated as land immigration check posts. They are located in Indo-Bangladesh border. Highlights The Government of India has designated Agartala and Ghojadanga to check all classes of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Kerala: the first state to pass anti-CAA resolution
The Kerala Government on December 31, 2019, passed a resolution to rollback the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) that was passed during this winter session of Parliament. According to the Kerala Government, the CAA act contradicts the basic principles of Constitution. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Citizenship (Amendment) bill, 2019 in Lok Sabha
On December 4, 2019, the Union Cabinet cleared the Citizenship (Amendment) bill, for the bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha. The bill is being tabled amidst widespread protests in the north eastern states. Key Features The bill aims at ..