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Xi Jinping Takes Direct Control Over Military
Chinese President Xi Jinping has recently dissolved the Strategic Support Force (SSF), which was established in 2015. The SSF, once a cutting-edge unit integrating cyber and space warfare capabilities, were restructured into three separate entities: Information Support Force (ISF) Aerospace ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
What is Rwanda Scheme / Rwanda Asylum Plan?
The UK’s Rwanda Scheme, officially initiated under Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s administration in April 2022, is a controversial migration policy designed to deter unauthorized arrivals to the UK by rerouting asylum seekers to Rwanda. Under this arrangement, individuals who arrive ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
New Schengen Visa Rules for Indians
European Union has recently introduced a revamped visa system specifically for Indian nationals. This change, effective from April 2024, fundamentally alters the dynamics of how Indians can approach travel within the Schengen area. Traditionally, Schengen visas were provided typically with ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Yozma 2.0: Israel Launches Tech Investment Fund
The government of Israel has launched a new fund called Yozma 2.0 to encourage institutional investors, such as insurance companies and pension funds, to increase their investments in high-tech companies. The fund aims to diversify the sources of funding for ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Nepal Hosts First International Rainbow Tourism Conference
On April 20, 2024, Nepal hosted its first International Rainbow Tourism Conference in Kathmandu, with an objective to promote the country as a safe and inclusive destination for LGBT tourists. This conference was organized by the NGO Mayako Pahichan Nepal ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
US to Withdraw Troops from Niger
The U.S. Department of State has announced the commencement of planning for the withdrawal of approximately 1,000 American troops from Niger. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and military strategy in Africa, particularly in the Sahel ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Africa CDC Slams Moderna’s Kenya Reversal
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has expressed disappointment and criticism towards Moderna Inc.’s decision to reconsider its plans for building a $500 million vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya. Moderna, known for its COVID-19 vaccine, had ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Mount Ruang – Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again
Mount Ruang, a remote volcano located in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi region, erupted recently, sending a plume of ash 400 meters (1,312 feet) above the peak. This eruption followed several others, which forced thousands of residents to evacuate as molten rocks ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs