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BRICS seminar on Misuse of Internet by Terrorists
The National Investigation Agency recently organised a two-day virtual event with BRICS countries on “Misuse of Internet by terrorists”. India hosted the seminar as it is holding the BRICS chair for the year 2021. About the Seminar The seminar was held on emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, dark web and anonymisers, exploitation of social media ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Events Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: BRICS • Counter-terrorism • International Groupings • Internet • internet radicalisation • National Investigation Agency • Terrorism • United Nations
India’s Eight Point Action Plan to UNSC to combat terrorism
The External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar recently addressed the United Nations Security Council open debate. During his address, the minister proposed eight-point action plan. What is the eight-point action plan proposed by India? All the member nations should fulfil their obligations in international counter-terrorism conventions and instruments. The countries should not bring in double ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Counter-terrorism • FATF • FATF member • India-United Nations • Terrorism • United Nations • United Nations Security Council
What is Boko Haram?
The attack on farm workers in the North Eastern region of Nigeria has left at least 110 dead. The Boko Haram jihadist are blamed for the killing. Around 30 men were beheaded during the attack. The incident is considered as the most violent attack against innocent civilian in 2020. The attack took place near the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Boko Haram • Boko Haram insurgency • Nigeria • oil and gas exploration • salafism • Terrorism • UNICEF
India-European Union Counter Terrorism Dialogue held
On November 19, 2020, India and European Union held Counter Terrorism Dialogue. During the dialogue, the strategic partners condemned terrorism in all forms. Highlights The dialogue also reviewed threats posed by UN-sanctioned terrorist entities. India and European Union are to soon conclude the Free Trade Agreement. During the dialogue, European Union stressed to increase India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Carbon neutrality • European Space Agency • India-European Union • Terrorism
US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq withdrawn partially
On November 17, 2020, the US Government announced that the US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq will be reduced. The US forces in Afghanistan is to be reduced from 4,500 to 2,500 and in Iraq from 3,000 to 2,500. NATO on withdrawal of troops According to NATO, by withdrawing forces, the United States is putting ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: India-Afghanistan • NATO • Taliban • Terrorism • United States of America