Refugee Current Affairs, GK & News
Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act
The Senator of United States recently blocked a bill that would give refugee status to Hong Kong people. The bill is called the Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act. About the Act Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act is a US bill that seeks to give special refugee status, called ‘Temporary Protected Status’ ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Hong Kong • Hong Kong China • Hong Kong National Security Law • National Security Law • Refugee
Bhashan Char Island
The Bhashan Char Island is a remote uninhabited island of Bangladesh, located in the Bay of Bengal. It is also known as Char Piya. Around thousands of Rohingyas from Cox’s Bazar refugee camp are being shifted to the newly developed facility in the island. Humanitarians oppose this move fearing poor liveable conditions in the new ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Bangladesh • bashan char island • Himalayas • Refugee • Rohingyas
World Refugee Day observed on June 20
World Refugee Day is celebrated on 20th June each year to create awareness about the struggles faced by the displaced individuals. This year’s theme for World Refugee Day is “Every Action Counts”. The theme addresses the need for inclusive and equal treatment of refugees. It takes into consideration the COVID-19 pandemic and the on-going anti-racism ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Topics: Coronavirus • Refugee • Refugee crisis
Rules to issue Domicile Certificate in Jammu and Kashmir issued
On May 18, 2020, the Jammu and Kashmir Administration issued rules to provide domicile certificates. The “J&K Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) rules 2020” has been provided through an amendment of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Decentralisation and Recruitment) Act, 2010. Highlights The rules have included extraordinary penalty of Rs 50,000 to the competitive ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: article 370 • Constitution • Jammu and Kashmir • Kashmir Issues • Law • Refugee • Union territory
Sadako Ogata, first female UNHCR chief passes away
Sadako Ogata (92), a high-profile Japanese diplomat who served as the first female United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) from 1991 to 2000, has passed away on Oct. 22 in Tokyo.
Topics: Aftermath of war • Awards • Japan International Cooperation Agency • Order of the Quetzal • Orders of chivalry • Refugee • Sadako Ogata • Sérgio Vieira de Mello • United Nations • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees • University of the Sacred Heart