Uncertainty in Sri Lankan Parliament Context: • Seeing the likely chances of protests spreading across the country, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has proposed a constitutional amendment – repealing the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, and bringing back clauses of the 19th Amendment as the 21st […]
U.K. and Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership Context: • The Rwanda deal is the operationalisation of a key objective in the the U.K. Nationality and Borders Bill, 2021, which is to “deter illegal entry into the United Kingdom, thereby breaking the business model of […]
Anang Tal, Mehrauli Context: • Celebrating World Heritage Day on 19th April 2022, National Monuments Authority organized a unique Heritage Walk around the historical Anang Tal, Mehrauli, an 11th Century mini lake. About: • This is a 11th Century mini lake built by the founder […]
Alluri Sitarama Raju Context: • The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu recently visited the birthplace of noted freedom fighter and revolutionary, Shri Alluri Sitarama Raju in Pandrangi village near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. • Lauding the brave sacrifices of Shri Alluri, Shri Naidu said that […]
Security Agreement b/w China & Solomon Islands Context: • China has signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands, a first-of-its-kind arrangement that could pave the way for further Chinese security deals overseas. About: • According to the agreement, the two countries will cooperate in […]
World Food Programme (WFP) Context: • Twenty million people are at risk of starvation this year as delayed rains worsen an already brutal drought in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia, the UN warned. About: • The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations’ food assistance […]
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