Every year 1st October is celebrated as the International Day of Older Persons, as declared by United Nations, to recognize, enable and expand the contributions of older people in their families, communities and societies at large and to raise awareness Read More …
Category: International
Oceania division: MEA’s new division
The Ministry of External Affairs has created a new division, the Oceania division. The new division is headed by additional secretary level officer, which will focus on South-East Asian nations, Pacific Island states and the larger Indo-Pacific. It will also Read More …
Cat Que Virus (CQV) in India
After Covid-19, India is now facing a threat from another virus known as the Cat Que Virus (CQV), which originated from China. In a study published in July 2020 in the Indian Journal of Medical Research (ICMR), scientists have noted Read More …
Alliance for Multilateralism
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on September 25, 2020 addressed the Ministerial meeting of the Alliance for Multilateralism. Dr Jaishankar said, Multilateralism, if it is to grow, must be not just generous but also creative and practical. The Alliance Read More …
JIMEX 2020: India-Japan Maritime exercise
The 4th edition of India – Japan Maritime bilateral exercise JIMEX, which is conducted biennially between the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) will be held in North Arabian Sea from 26 to 28 September 2020. JIMEX series of Read More …
CICA Foreign Ministers Meeting 2020
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on September 24, 2020 participated in the Special Ministerial Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the CICA. CICA is the Conference on Interaction & Confidence Building Measures in Asia. The Minister underlined India’s commitment to Read More …
VAIBHAV summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit scheduled to be held on October 2, 2020. VAIBHAV summit is a collaborative initiative by Science and Technology and Academic Organisations of the country to enable deliberations Read More …
International Sign Languages Day 2020 Theme
‘International Sign Languages Day’ 2020 was celebrated at a virtual function organized by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), an autonomous body under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment here on September 23, 2020. United Nations has Read More …
Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment
India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment, DCOC/JA, as Observer. Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment is a grouping on maritime matters comprising 18 member states adjoining the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, the East Coast of Read More …
International Day of Democracy 2020 Theme
The International Day of Democracy was observed on September 15, 2020. On the occasion, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu extended his greetings and said, Democracy gives voice to the common man and ensures that all are equal before the rule Read More …
UN Convention on Mediation or Singapore Convention on Mediation
The United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation also called the Singapore Convention on Mediation came into force on September 12, 2020. The Convention was adopted on 20 December 2018 by resolution 73/198 during the seventy-third session Read More …
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)
The World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is being observed on September 10. On 10th of September every year, World Health Organization in association with International Association for Suicide Prevention is organizing World Suicide Prevention Day to raise awareness around the globe that Read More …
Asol Chini-Bangladesh Campaign
Bangladesh has launched a campaign named ‘Asol Chini’ or ‘real-sugar’ to fight fake information and rumour spreading on social media. As per the government, it is very difficult to find out the truth in the whirlwind of fake information and Read More …
First World Solar Technology Summit
The first World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) was held on September 8, 2020. World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) was organised by International Solar Alliance (ISA) and FICCI. It was aimed to bring together key stakeholders – leading academic scientists, technology Read More …
MT New Diamond fire
A fire broke out on a very large crude carrier (VLCC) off Sri Lanka’s coast which was carrying 2 million barrels of oil in the Indian Ocean on September 3, 2020. The VLCC named MT New Diamond,was crewed by five Read More …