India-Afghanistan Current Affairs, GK & News
India-Taliban to meet at Moscow-format meeting
India and Taliban are set to meet face-to-face at the “Moscow Format” meeting which will be hosted by Russia on October 20, 2021. Key Points India and Taliban meeting is expected to focus on formation of an inclusive government and security situation in Afghanistan. Meeting will be participated by India, Afghanistan, Iran, USA, Pakistan, China ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Topics: India-Afghanistan • India-Taliban Talk • Moscow • Moscow Format Meeting • Moscow Talk on Afghanistan • UPSC
India conducts first meeting with Taliban
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), its Ambassador to Qatar Deepak Mittal, met the head of the Taliban’s political office, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, on August 31, 2021. Highlights With this meeting, the Government of India has softened its stance on the Taliban. Indian security officials and diplomats already understood to have engaged ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Haqqani • Haqqani network • India-Afghanistan • India-Taliban Talk • Taliban in Afghanistan • UPSC
India announced new visa for Afghans
Union Ministry of Home affairs (MHA) has announced a new category of visa for Afghans on August 17, 2021. Key Points MHA took this decision in the aftermath of prevailing situation in Afghanistan. A new category of electronic visa has been announced to fast-track their applications for entry into India. This electronic visa is dubbed ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: e-Emergency X-Misc Visa • India-Afghanistan • India's foreign policy • Taliban in Afghanistan
UNSC against restoration of Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has declared that it is against the restoration of Islamic emirate in Afghanistan. Key Points UNSC expressed its deep concern over high levels of violence in war-torn Afghanistan following the Taliban stepping up its military offensive. Ministration of UNSC is seen by most of its members as a better alternative ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Afghanistan Peace Process • India-Afghanistan • Negotiations between the Taliban and the United States • Taliban insurgency • United Nations Security Council (UNSC) • War in Afghanistan
Maldives’ Foreign Minister elected as UNGA President
Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid, was elected as new President of UN General Assembly (UNGA). Key Points Abdulla Shahid won against Afghanistan’s former foreign minister Zalmai Rassoul with three-fourth majority. He fetched 143 votes while Rassoul got 48 votes out of 191 votes polled. Maldives will occupy office of President of UNGA for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Abdulla Shahid • India-Afghanistan • India-Maldives • UNGA President • United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)