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19 Oct, 2022
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China has obstructed efforts by India and the US to add Pakistan-based terrorists to the UN Security Council's 1267 list of terror organisations.
Major Points:
Impacts:
India has been at the forefront of international efforts to combat terrorism and has consistently taken an active part in the promotion and defence of human rights.It breaches the most fundamental human right, namely the right to life, and is a crime against humanity (Article 21).
Way Forward
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Source: The Hindu
In conjunction with DefExpo 2022, the second India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD) was conducted in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Adopting a strategy to enhance and synergize defence and security cooperation is the theme.
Ties between India and Africa:
Covid - 19 Assistance:
Assistance with relief efforts:
Energy:
Trade and Economics:
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Source: PIB
About The Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0:
For tourism under the Scheme, the following significant topics have been highlighted.
Importance: The redesigned plan aims to increase how much tourism contributes to regional economies.
Other Tourism Initiatives of India :
The 17 sites identified by the Ministry are:
The initiative is aimed at enhancing India’s soft power
The monuments taken up for development under the initiative fall under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) and State Archaeology Departments.
Current Situation of India’s tourism industry:
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Source: The Hindu
Through Indian industry and start-ups, an ambitious attempt is being made to develop cutting-edge solutions for the three Services (the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force).
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Source: The Hindu
Indo-Pacific During the 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in New Delhi, the Indian Defense Minister stressed the importance of using ocean resources sustainably for economic growth while protecting the ecosystem's health. He added that India supports open maritim
World Health Summit: Polio Eradication At the World Health Summit in Berlin recently, world leaders announced USD 2.6 billion in funding for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's (GPEI) 2022–2026 Strategy to eradicate polio. About polio: The neurological system is
Compressed Biogas (CBG) According to the Union Petroleum Minister, Compressed BioGas (CBG) is essential, and the government is taking all appropriate measures to advance the CBG ecosystem. About: In Lehragaga, Sangrur in the province of Punjab, the Union Minister of Petroleum & N
DefExpo-2022 In Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the 12th edition of DefExpo 2022 is being conducted. DefExpo's 11th iteration took place in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in 2020. Define DefExpo 2022. The Ministry of Defence's flagship biennial event, DefExpo, showcases land, mar
Uniform Civil Code (UCC): Explained Recently, the Central Government petitioned the Supreme Court for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), arguing that different laws are an affront to the nation's unity. About The Centre responded to petitions filed in the Supreme Court seeking uniformity in
Minimum Support Prices (MSP): Detail Explanation Recently, the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all required rabi crops for the marketing season 2023–2024 were raised with the approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, which is chaired by the Prime Minister. Major Points
Carbon Dating A Varanasi district court recently denied a request to carbon date a disputed structure that was allegedly discovered on the grounds of the Gyanvapi Mosque. How does carbon dating work? Carbon dating is a popular technique for figuring out how old organic materials&m
Japan seeks GI tag for Nihonshu Nihonshu/Japanese sake, an alcoholic beverage, has been submitted for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi. This is the first product from Japan to submit an application for a tag at the Chennai Geographical Indication Regist
India’s First Aluminum Freight Rake India's first freight rail rakes made entirely of aluminium were recently introduced by the Union Minister for Railways. Details about the news These freight rail rakes are made entirely of aluminium, according to Hindalco. The developm
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