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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) party has won Namibia’s eighth presidential election. She has become the first female president of Namibia. The electoral commission announced that she secured more than 57 per cent of Read More …
Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur has won the prestigious Turner Prize, a major UK contemporary art award. The announcement was made at a ceremony held at the Tate Britain gallery in London. Kaur was recognised for her exhibition Alter-Altar, which features Read More …
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on 4th December, accusing the opposition of threatening the country’s democracy and national stability. Key points The announcement triggered alarm both domestically and internationally as troops surrounded Parliament there. Within hours Read More …
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 17 outbreaks of Marburg virus disease (MVD) have previously been reported globally, the earliest recorded in 1967. About Marburg virus Virus: Marburg virus (MARV) and Ravn virus (RAVV) of the species Orthomarburgvirus marburgense Read More …
The 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced on 2nd December, at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd to 15th December 2024. Indian contingent comprising of 78 personnel is being represented Read More …
The US Government on December 2, 2024 notified the U.S. Congress of its decision to approve the sale of equipment and support for MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to India at an estimated cost of $1.17 billion. It will improve India’s capability Read More …
COP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During the summit, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted India’s comprehensive approach to combating land degradation and desertification. In his address, the minister reiterated Read More …
The 1st edition of Joint Table Top Exercise, CINBAX, between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune. The exercise will be conducted from 1st to 8th December 2024. The Cambodian Army contingent will comprise 20 personnel and Read More …
US President Joe Biden, on December 1, issued a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. By granting Hunter Biden clemency, Joe Biden has ensured that President-elect Donald Trump cannot reverse this official grant upon assuming office.
The Joint Military Exercise Agni Warrior 2024 between Indian Armed Forces and Singapore Armed Forces concluded in Devlali, Maharashtra on 30th November 2024.
Australia approved the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 on November 28 to restrict social media for children under the age of 16, termed a “world-first” set of measures.
India has secured its re-election to the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the 2025-2026 term, reaffirming its commitment to global peace initiatives. About Peacebuilding Commission (PBC)
President-elect Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 10% tariff on imports from China in response to the Asian country’s failure to curb the flow of fentanyl into the US. According to a recent report, the United States is Read More …
India has improved its position by 11 slots and is now placed at 49th rank as per the Network Readiness Index 2024 (NRI 2024) report released on 21st November 2024. India was placed at 60th rank in the NRI 2023 Read More …
The 2024 OPCW The Hague Award was conferred upon the Indian Chemical Council (ICC). The award was presented during the 29th Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP) of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Read More …