Sakharov Prize: Jailed Uighur intellectual Ilham Tohti wins

The European Union (EU) Parliament awarded the ‘Sakharov Prize for Human Rights’ to Uighur intellectual Ilham Tohti (49), who has been jailed and sentenced to life imprisonment in China for “separatism”. The award was announced by European Parliament head David ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

EU calls for ceasefire in Afghanistan

The officials of European Union (EU) have called for a ceasefire in Afghanistan, stating that the breakdown in talks between United States and Taliban presented an opportunity to push anew for a truce (an agreement to end the fighting). In ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Christine Lagarde appointed as new chief of European Central Bank

Former IMF chief Christine Lagarde has been appointed the new chief of the European Central Bank (ECB). She will succeed Mario Draghi (Italy) from November 1. Her confirmation for a non-renewable term of 8 years comes after EU leaders nominated ..

WTO gives US final authorisation to impose tariffs on EU products

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has given United States the final authorisation to impose tariffs on European Union (EU) products in retaliation for illegal subsidies given to Airbus. Earlier in October 2019, a WTO arbitrator gave US the green light ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Ambassadors of 5 nations present credentials to President of India

Ambassadors of five nations namely Kazakhstan, European Union (EU), France, Denmark and Mexico present credentials to President of India Ram Nath Kovind, at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 3 October 2019. Key Highlights The envoys who presented their ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Quick Facts: Google win in European Union’s top court on the “right to be forgotten” globally

The European Union’s top court on 24th September, 2019, ruled that Google does not have to apply “Right to be forgotten law” globally. This means that the US based Tech giant has to remove data links to personal information only ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina, at times, referred to as Bosnia Herzegovina and commonly referred to as Bosnia, is a country in Southeastern Europe which is located within the Balkan Peninsula. The capital and largest city in Bosnia is Sarajevo. Geography of ..

David Sassoli elected as new President of European Parliament

Italian socialist David Maria Sassoli has been elected as the new President of the European Parliament and will lead Parliament until January 2022. He will succeed Antonio Tajani. Sassoli is a member of the Alliance of Socialists and Democrats. The ..

Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen appointed new President of EU Commission

Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen was appointed by European Union (EU) leaders as bloc’s next Chief Executive i.e. European Commission president. She will be replacing Jean-Claude Juncker. About Ursula von der Leyen The 60 year old, is the only minister ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

IAEA confirms Iran breached enriched Uranium Stockpile limit

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations’ atomic watchdog has confirmed that Iran has exceeded limit on amount of enriched uranium in its stockpile set out in 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. This marks the 1st major departure ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019