Latin America
Mexico Imposes One of the World’s Strictest Anti-Smoking Laws
Mexico has recently imposed one of the world’s strictest anti-tobacco laws, setting in force a total ban on smoking in public places, including hotels, beaches, and parks. The new law, which is part of the country’s General Law for Tobacco ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Argentina Abortion Laws
Argentina recently became the largest Latin American country to legalize abortion. What are the key features of new Argentina abortion law? Under the new law Argentina has legalised abortion up to the 14th week of pregnancy. In India, abortion is legal ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
5th India-Mexico High level Group on Trade, investment and cooperation held
The fifth meeting of India Mexico bilateral high-level group on trade, investment and cooperation was held virtually. The countries reviewed their bilateral trade and commercial relations. Key highlights The countries discussed bilateral investment treaty, audio visual co-production, cooperation Framework on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
April 14: World Chagas Disease Day
On April 14, 2020, the world community is to celebrate World Chagas Disease Day for the first time. The main aim of marking the day is to increase awareness of Chagas disease. Also, it focuses on the resources needed to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
United Nations Nuclear Agency sends COVID-19 testing gears to 40 countries
The International Atomic Energy Agency, an autonomous wing of the United Nations has sent COVID-19 testing gears to around 40 countries. Highlights The IAEA is known for its nuclear inspection works in countries such as Iran. It also helps countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
India’s 40 million USD defence deal with Armenia beats Russia and Poland
On March 1, 2020, India bagged a deal to supply 4 indigenously built radars (capable of locating weapons) to Armenia. The deal was worth 40 million USD. Highlights India and Armenia signed deals on DRDO built “Swati” weapon locating radars. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
16 Foreign Diplomats likely to visit Jammu & Kashmir for a 2-day trip
As per media reports, 16 foreign diplomats representing countries from different regions of the world will be on a two day trip to the newly formed union territory of India- Jammu & Kashmir, starting on Thursday, January 09, 2020. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
India s Candidature for Non-Permanent Seat at UNSC Endorsed
The Asia Pacific group has unanimously endorsed the candidature of India for the non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India s candidature was endorsed for a two-year term in 2021-22. The unanimous endorsement also witnessed the support ..