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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq withdrawn partially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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Sudan removed from State sponsors of Terrorism List
On November 9, 2020, Sudan was removed from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. India has welcomed its removal. Also, India welcomed the normalisation of Sudan’s relations with Israel. Sudan-Israel After UAE, Bahrain, Sudan became the third country to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
FATF: Pakistan to remain on “Grey List”
On October 24, 2020, the Financial Action Task Force voted for Pakistan to remain under “grey list” of the organisation. The decision was taken as Pakistan failed to comply with all the 27 parameters set by the FATF. It has ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
August 21: International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism observed by UN
21st August is observed as the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism by the United Nations. Key Highlights of the events It was the third commemoration of the day. An online high-level event with the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
United Nations Security Council passes first COVID-19 resolution
On July 1, 2020, the United Nations Security Council adopted the first COVID-19 related resolution. The resolution demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities all around the world Highlights The resolution was drafted by France and Tunisia. The resolution calls for ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020