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IBSAMAR-VI: Joint Maritime Exercise between Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies held
The sixth edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multi–national maritime exercise between Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies was held at Simons Town, South Africa. The aim of this maritime exercise is to undertake collective training for participating navies, building interoperability ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
G4 Ministers from India, Brazil, Germany, Japan review UNSC reform
G-4 Nations viz. India, Brazil, Germany and Japan have voiced concern over lack of substantive progress in long-pending United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform. It was convened during meeting of Ministers from four G4 Countries which was hosted by External ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
India’s genetically modified crop area fifth largest in world: Report
According to the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) latest ‘Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/ GM Crops in 2017’ report, India with 11.4 million hectares (mh) has world’s fifth largest area cultivated under genetically modified (GM) crops ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2018
India, Brazil, South Africa sign IBSA Trust Fund agreement
India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) have signed the IBSA Trust Fund Agreement that seeks to fight poverty in developing countries. It was signed at the 8th IBSA trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting in Durban, South Africa. IBSA Trust Fund It ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
One Million Dollar Fund Established for BRICS Media
The Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS) grouping has established a one million dollar fund for boosting media cooperation in the five-nation grouping. During the inaugural session of the BRICS Media Forum held in Beijing, Xinhua News Agency and executive president of the Forum had announced that ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
Rio de Janeiro accorded UNESCO world heritage status
The UN cultural body UNESCO has accorded world heritage status to Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro (nicknamed as Marvelous City). It has been registered as “Carioca Landscapes between Mountain and Sea” on the UNESCO world heritage list. Rio de ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Brazil wins inaugural BRICS U-17 Football Tournament
Brazil has won the inaugural BRICS U-17 Football Tournament 2016 held at Goa on the occasion of the 8th BRICS hosted in India. In the final match, Brazil defeated South Africa by 5-1 goals. For Brazil goals were scored by ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
N Sikki Reddy, Pranaav Chopra wins Brazil Open Grand Prix mixed doubles title
Indian pair of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy have won the 2016 Brazil Open Grand Prix title of Badminton in the mixed doubles category. It was their maiden Grand Prix title. In the final match, Indian pair (World ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
2016 Rio Olympics comes to an end
The 31st Summer Olympics (or 2016 Rio Olympics) hosted by Brazilian City, Rio de Janeiro ended after 16 days of sporting spectacle. The games had seen participations of nearly 11,000 participants from 205 countries, including a first-ever refugee team featuring ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Rio Olympics 2016 opens with a glittering ceremony in Rio De Janerio
The 31st edition of Summer Olympic Games opened in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. It was declared open by Acting Brazilian President Michel Temer at the Maracana Stadium. The theme of the 31st edition of Summer Olympic Games ..