India’s ICT products Tariff Consultations in WTO

The European Union (EU), China, and Thailand have expressed their intent to join consultations in a case at the WTO against India’s import duties on certain information and communication technology products, including mobile phone which was filed by Japan. Earlier ..

No First Placement of Weapons in Outer Space: Joint Statement

Pakistan and Russia signed a joint statement on “No First Placement of Weapons in Outer Space”. The joint statement was signed in the sidelines of the Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Joint Statement The ..

Challenges for India in gaining from the US-China Trade War

India has wonderful opportunities to gain from the ongoing trade war between the US and China. But the structural challenges are blocking India from fully capitalising from these opportunities. Structural Challenges India lags in competitiveness. With the rank of 58, ..

Arunachal has 35% of India’s Graphite Deposits: GSI Report

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) in its report revealed that about 35 % of India’s total Graphite reserves is found in Arunachal Pradesh. This is the highest found in country. Key findings of Report About: The GSI presented the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

Next Government to decide on Oil Imports from Iran

India has told Iran that the next government would take a call on oil imports from Iran after weighing factors including ‘commercial consideration, energy security and economic interests. US Sanctions and Iran President Trump had unilaterally walked out of the ..

China to host Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations

China will be hosting a Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in Beijing, starting from 15 May to 22 May 2019. During the event an opening ceremony will be held by Chinese President Xi Jinping and six parallel sub forums ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

Iran announces Partial Withdrawal from JCPOA

Iran announced it will pull out of some commitments under 2015 international nuclear agreement signed with world powers, called Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (JCPOA). About Iran’s Partial Withdrawal In a move of partial withdrawal from JCPOA Iran will pull ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

How the movement of May Fourth marked a new beginning in China?

The May Fourth Movement refers to the movement that broke out in 1919 due to the weak response of the then-government to the Treaty of Versailles which imposed unfair treatment on China and undermined China’s sovereignty after World War I. ..