Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in London

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 (CHOGM 2018) was held in London, United Kingdom. It was overall 25th meeting of the heads of government of the Commonwealth of Nations. It was also first CHOGM held following United Kingdom’s decision ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

UK becomes signatory member of International Solar Alliance

The United Kingdom has formally joined the India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) on April 17, 2018. The announcement was made an event held at the London Stock Exchange as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 (CHOGM). With ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

India contributes aid for rehabilitation work in cyclone-hit Tonga

The Government of India (GoI) has contributed $1 million aid for the rehabilitation efforts in kingdom of Tonga after the Tropical Cyclone Gita caused massive destruction in the Pacific island nation. India has allocated $500,000 in the India-UN Development Partnership ..

Birmingham to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Birmingham city has been officially selected to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games on December 21, 2017. This will be the third Commonwealth Games to be hosted in England following London 1934 and Manchester 2002. The international multi-sports event are ..

India to build 43,000 housing units for dislocated Tamils in Sri Lanka

India will build 43,000 housing units for resettlement and rehabilitation of the war affected and dislocated Tamils in Sri Lanka’s former troubled areas in the northern and eastern provinces, as part of a $ 270 million project. A pilot project ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012

Indian fishermen again attacked by Sri Lankan Navy

Sri Lankan Navy attacked four Indian fishermen off Katchatheevu. A few days before it had detained nine others for "straying" into their waters The four fishermen were allegedly beaten by Sri Lankan navy personnel off Katchatheevu, an islet ceded to ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012

No decision on Siachen confrontation between India-Pak

No progress was achieved on resolving the military dispute on the Siachen glacier b/w India and Pakistan and both the sides stuck to their stated positions. Pakistani restated its call for demilitarization of the Siachen and moving the troops back ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012

Current Affairs: January 7, 2012

10th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas begins in Jaipur Trinidad and Tobago support India’s UNSC ambitions Government to lower the lower age bar from the central pension scheme Sukhram surrenders to a local Court Kerala CM interacts with Tamil Nadu journalists 100 ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India-Sri Lanka: India Inks MOU to restore Shiva Temple in Sri Lanka

India inked a MoU with the Board of Trustees of Thiruketheeswaram Temple Restoration Society, for restoration of the ancient Temple of Thiruketheeswaram in Mannar, Sri Lanka dedicated to Lord Shiva. The refurbishment of the holy place is representative of India’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011

Current Affairs Notes

May 29, 2009The United States will host the next G-20 Summit on September 24 and 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The first G-20 meeting was held in November last year, while Britain hosted the second summit in April. At the Pittsburgh ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2009