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India in 4 UN ECOSOC Bodies
India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) four major bodies, including the Commission on Science and Technology for Development. Overview: To the Committee for Economic, Social and Cultural Right, Ambassador Preeti Saran has been re-elected. In 2018, she was first elected to the Asia Pacific seat on the UN’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights • India • United Nations Economic and Social Council
India’s Gold Import in 2021-22
In FY 2021-22, the gold imports of India have risen by 33.34 per cent to USD 46.14 billion due to higher demand. In 2020-21, the gold imports were worth USD 34.62 billion. Overview: The gold imports surge during the last financial year has contributed to the country’s growing trade deficit to USD 192.41 billion. In ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Gold Import • India • Jewellery
India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement
An economic cooperation and trade agreement has been signed between India and Australia. Under this agreement, Australia will be providing duty-free access for over 95 percent of Indian goods like leather, textiles, sports products, and jewellery in its market. Overview: Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan and Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Australia • India • Piyush Goyal
‘Varuna’ Naval Exercise
The 20th edition of the bilateral naval exercise that is named ‘Varuna’ is being conducted by India and France in the Arabian Sea from 30th March till 3rd April 2022. Overview: In this exercise, various units of the two navies which include submarines, ships, fighter aircraft, maritime patrol aircraft, and helicopters are participating. Why is ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Arabian Sea • bilateral strategic relationship • France • India • Varuna Naval Exercise
EX-DUSTLIK Military Exercise
EX- DUSTLIK’s is a joint training exercise that is conducted between the armies of India and Uzbekistan. The 3rd edition of this exercise is being conducted at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan from 22nd to 31st March 2022. Overview: Ex-DUSTLIK’s last edition was conducted in March 2021 in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand. To take part in this exercise, the Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Counter-terrorism • India • Uttarakhand • Uzbekistan
India-Australia Virtual Summit
On 21st March, India and Australia held a virtual summit. At the summit, there were talks regarding critical investment, critical minerals, migration, defense, technological cooperation, and digital sectors. Overview: PM Modi and Scott Morrison, Australian Prime Minister took part in this summit. The first Virtual Summit was held in 2020. Following the latest virtual summit, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Topics: Australia • critical minerals and investments sector • India • Migration • Scott Morrison