Kenya to close Dadaab, world's biggest refugee camp

The Kenyan Government has decided to close Dadaab refugee camp which is often referred to as the world’s largest refugee camp over the issue national security. The camp is home to 330000 refugees mostly from Somalia who have fled from ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Pakistan 8th most dangerous country in the world: Country Threat Index

Recently released Country Threat Index (CTI) by US-based intelligence think tank- Intel Center has placed Pakistan eighth in the list of the most dangerous countries in the world as of March 2015. Top 10 Most Dangerous Countries in the world ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015

India ranked 155th on Yale's Environmental Performance Index (EPI)

India ranked 155th out of 178 countries with an index score of 31.23 points, in its efforts to address environmental challenges, in the 2014 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) issued by Yale University. Regardless of an improvement in overall performance, India ranks ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2014

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Abdi Farah Shirdon Said is the new Somali PM

Abdi Farah Shirdon Said has been chosen as the new Prime Minister of Somalia. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud who was recently chosen by parliament in a UN-backed process, selected his close ally Shirdon to the powerful position. This event is ..

Current Affairs : July 12, 2011

Naresh Chandra Task Force Government to set up Task Force to review the existing National Security System The Task force to suggest the measures to fortify the security machinery in the non-conventional areas of the Country The Task Force set ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2011