Indian diaspora Current Affairs, GK & News
‘Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle’
A “Green Triangle” named after Mahatma Gandhi was inaugurated in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar on 16th March. About the inauguration The Green Triangle was inaugurated as a part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate the 75th year of India’s independence. It was jointly inaugurated by the Mayor of Antananarivo Naina Andriantsitohaina and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav • Indian diaspora • Madagascar • Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
International Migration 2020
The United Nations recently released the report “International Migration 2020 Highlights”. According to the report, the Indian diaspora is the largest in the world. More than 18 million people from India were living outside India as of 2020. Key Findings of the report The other countries with large diaspora are Mexico, China, Russia and Syria. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Diaspora • Human migration • Indian diaspora • United Nations
Global Pravasi Rishta portal and app
The Government of India launched the Global Pravasi Rishta Portal and Mobile app. The application aims to connect the Indian Diaspora spread all over the world. What is the main purpose of launching Global Pravasi Rishta Portal and Mobile app? The Global Pravasi Rishta Portal and Mobile app will help to connect 3.12 crores Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: external affairs • External Affairs Minister • Global Pravasi Rishta portal • Indian diaspora • mobile application • NRI • Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) • Person of Indian Origin (PIO)
June 16: International Day of Family Remittances
Every year, the International Day of Family Remittances is observed on June 16 by the United Nations. The day is observed all over the world. This year the day is celebrated under the theme Theme: Remittances are a lifeline Highlights The day is celebrated to recognize the efforts of migrants living abroad and help improve ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: foreign funds • Gulf Countries • Indian diaspora • International Day of Family Remittances • NRI deposits • NRIs • OCI • Remittance • remittances • Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India
Task Force Meet: India and Norway to strengthen their BLUE ECONOMY PARTNERSHIP
In January 2019, India and Norway jointly inaugurated a Task Force of Blue Economy for Sustainable Development. The third meet of the task force was held on February 18, 2020. They also launched a new collaboration of Integrated Ocean Management and Research at the meet. Highlights India and Norway have been strengthening their ties making ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: India-Norway • India-Norway Ocean Dialogue • Indian diaspora • Maritime Cooperation • MoU for Shipping • Task Force