UAE launches amnesty programme for foreign workers overstaying permits

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently launched a landmark 3-month visa amnesty programme which will benefit hundreds of illegal foreign workers, including Indians, overstaying their permits by allowing them to leave the country without penalties and giving them six ..

UNSC adopts Resolution 2427 to protect children in armed conflict

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted Resolution 2427 to protect children in armed conflict. It aimed at providing legal framework for mainstreaming protection, rights, well-being and empowerment of children throughout the conflict cycle. The resolution 2427, which won ..

Current Affairs: January 19, 2012

Suresh Kalmadi granted Bail Delhi High Court grants bail to former Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee chairman, Suresh Kalmadi in a 2010 Commonwealth Games-related graft case. Kalmadi was given bail after remaining behind bars for nearly nine months. On April 25, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012

Current Affairs: September 2, 2011

Efforts by ITBP to increase infrastructure and logistics at Sino-Indian border Efforts are on by The Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force to increase its infrastructure and logistics at the Sino-Indian border.  Information received about development of infrastructure by China ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2011

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs