Category: current affairs

Weekly Current Affairs (5-6 October 2024)

1. Why in News? On October 3, 2024, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF) report, calling the organization biased and politically motivated. 2. Key...

Prime Minister vs President Visits

The visits of the Prime Minister and the President of India to foreign countries serve different purposes and reflect their distinct roles within the Indian government. 1. Prime Minister’s Visits:    – Diplomatic and...

New Criminal Laws

1. Introduction: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has highlighted that with the introduction of new criminal laws justice will be prioritised over punishment. These laws are expected to fully come into force in 3-4...

UNESCO Heritage

**1. Organization of Conference** 1. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s 46th session will be organized by India from July 21 to July 31. 2. Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi will serve as the venue...

SCO

**1. Visit of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Kazakhstan**: S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, embarked on a tour to Astana, Kazakhstan, on a Tuesday to lead the Indian team at...

India and France

**Indo-French Cooperation: Partnership for the Planet** 1. **President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi**, on July 14, 2023, accentuated the ‘Partnership for the Planet’ as one of the foremost pillars at the Indo-French...