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India rejects China’s effort to raise Kashmir issue at UN
India has firmly rejected the claim of China to raise the issue of Kashmir at the United Nations Security Council. The government has reacted sharply to the demand of China and has asked it to stop interfering in the internal matters of the country. Details China initiated a discussion at the UN Security Council on ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: China • Kashmir Issue • United Nations Security Council • UNSC
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 the parties of armed conflicts to pause for at least 90 days to provide safe, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: China-US • COVID-19 • Islamic State of Afghanistan • Resolution • Terrorism • United Nations Security Council • UNSC
RIC: Russia Backs India for Permanent UN Security Council Seat, FM reminds China to Respect International Laws
The Foreign Ministerial level meeting of the Russia-India-China (RIC) was conducted on 23rd June 2020. The trilateral virtual meeting was hosted by the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The RIC meeting was to commemorate the 75th foundation anniversary of the United Nations following the conclusion of the Second World War. Over the years Russia has ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Russia-India-China • S jaishankar • Second World War • United Nations • United Nations Security Council
India will be UNSC President for August 2021
After securing 184 out of the total 192 votes on 17th June 2020, India became a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a period of 2 years. India’s term will begin on 1st January 2021. Apart from India, Norway, Kenya, Ireland, and Mexico were also elected for a period of 2 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Ireland • Kenya • Mexico • Norway • United Nations • United Nations Security Council
India elected as non-permanent member of UNSC
India has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for a two-year term from 2021 to 2022. India was a candidate for a non-permanent seat from the Asia-Pacific. Along with India, Ireland, Mexico and Norway also won the UNSC elections. India will be a part of the UNSC along with the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Topics: United Nations Security Council • United Nations Security Council election • UNSC