Munich security Conference Subject: International events Context: The security conference was held yesterday virtually with the USA president announcing close cooperation with Trans-Atlantic alliance revival soon. Concept: It is an annual conference on the international security policy that takes place in Munich, Germany since 1963. It is an independent venue for policymakers and […]
Australia’s News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code Bill 2020 Subject: International events Context: The Australian PM reached out to Indian PM in a bid to form a coalition against Big tech vs issue of their compensation to the news platforms. Concept: A faceoff between the state and global tech giants in […]
The Silbo Gomero Language Subject: International events Context: Silbo Gomero is only recognised whistled language by UNESCO adapted to Catalian Spanish language. Concept: La Gomera, the second-smallest of the main islands in Spain’s Canary Island chain has preserved indigenous whistling language for long. The language is mentioned in the account of 15th century […]
Subject : International Events Context : The United States has once again included India in its monitoring list of countries with potentially “questionable foreign exchange policies” and “currency manipulation”. Concept : The term ‘currency manipulator’ is a label given by the US government to countries it feels are engaging in “unfair currency practices” by deliberately […]
Subject: International Events Context: The United States has imposed sanctions on Turkey on Monday over its acquisition of Russian S-400 air defence systems. Concept: The S-400 Triumf, (NATO calls it SA-21 Growler), is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia. It is the most dangerous operationally deployed modern long-range SAM (MLR SAM) in […]
Subject : International events Concept : World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated the year 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and midwife”, in honour of the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. The declaration of “Year of the Nurse and midwife” will help to strengthen nursing and midwifery for Universal Health Coverage. Strengthening nursing […]
Subject : International Events Context : Iran has said that it is enhancing its nuclear programme, which can be reversed if talks with the U.S. are revived. Concept : In 2015, Iran with the P5+1 group of world powers – the USA, UK, France, China, Russia, and Germany agreed on a long-term deal on its […]
Subject: International Events Context: The historical fort cities of Gwalior and Orchha in Madhya Pradesh have been included in the list of UNESCOs world heritage cities under its urban landscape city programme. Concept : Gwalior was established in 9th century and ruled by GurjarPratiharRajvansh, Tomar, BaghelKachvaho and Scindias. The memorabilia left by them is found […]
Subject: International Events Context : China successfully powered up its “artificial sun” nuclear fusion reactor for the first time, state media reported Friday, marking a great advance in the country’s nuclear power research capabilities Concept: The artificial Sun (not to be confused with the ‘artificial moons’ China intends to send up to space soon), is […]
Subject: International Events Context: The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) took a number of decisions, leading to changes in the way cannabis is internationally regulated, including its reclassification out of the most dangerous category of drugs. Concept: In reviewing a series of World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on marijuana and its derivatives, the CND […]