Taiwan
Taiwan Amends Sexual Harassment Laws
Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue that affects societies worldwide. In Taiwan, the government has taken significant steps to combat this problem by amending laws governing sexual harassment. Three Laws, One Issue Taiwan has three laws specifically addressing sexual harassment. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Taiwan’s Last Comfort Woman Passes Away
The recent passing of Taiwan’s last known “comfort woman” has brought attention to the historical significance of these women and the need for their stories to be preserved and acknowledged. Remembering Taiwan’s Last “Comfort Woman” Taiwan’s last known “comfort woman” ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
US-Philippines Deal on Military access
The United States Government has built more than 750 military bases all over the world. And more than 120 military bases in Asia alone. However, the military presence between Australia and South Korea is very little. To counter the Chinese ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
China’s largest-ever military exercises around Taiwan
China has started its largest-ever military exercises around Taiwan, in the aftermath of visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Chinese media is tagging the exercise as rehearsal for ‘reunification process’. The drill is underway across six zones across Taiwan. China’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Han Kuang military exercises 2022
First stage of the Han Kuang Military Exercises was concluded recently and its second stage started on July 25, 2022. Second stage will run until July 29. The exercises involve all branches of Military of Taiwan. During the Han Kuang ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
New Indian Mission in Lithuania
On 27th April 2022, the Union Cabinet gave its approval to a proposal for opening a new Indian embassy in Lithuania. This will be the first full-fledged embassy of India in the Baltic region. Overview: Lithuania is at the center ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
China’s Lithuania Blockade
The Chinese Government recently launched import sanction on Lithuania. This means the Chinese companies should not import goods or raw materials from Lithuania. Earlier in 2021, Lithuania had recognised Taiwan as an independent state and had opened a Taiwan office ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India’s anti-dumping probe against China, Thailand and Vietnam
The Ministry of Commerce has recently initiated the anti-dumping investigation against China, Vietnam and Thailand. The investigation is against the import of solar cells from these countries. The investigation has been started by the Ministry following the application submitted by ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021