Iraq
OVL Considers Resuming Operations in Block 20 in Iraq
In recent years, Iraq has solidified its position as a major supplier of crude oil to India, strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. The state-run company, ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL), is now considering the resumption of operations in its ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Iraq’s Route of Development
Iraq is undertaking a bold initiative to position itself as a prominent regional transportation center through substantial improvements to its road and rail infrastructure. The project, known as the “Route of Development,” aims to connect Iraq with neighboring countries, boosting ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Iraq Dust Storms
In the last six weeks, around eight dust storms hit Iraq. NASA’s satellites captured the images of skies turning orange. These dust storms reduce visibility, increase the risk of accidents, give rise to respiratory problems, and severely disrupt lives. Which ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Iran-Iraq Bilateral Trade to be increased to $20 Billion
Iran and Iraq are interesting in increasing the bilateral trade value between them to $20 billion in the near future. The two countries are also going to implement all the earlier agreements in this regard, particularly connecting the Iranian Shalamcheh ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Iraq new Prime Minister: Mustafa Al Kadhimi
Mustafa Al Kadhimi was chosen as the first Iraq Prime Minister after Adel Abdul Mahdi resigned in November 2019. On May 7, 2020, Iraq parliament voted to choose Mustafa Kadhimi as the new prime minister of Iraq. Highlights In November ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Vandhe Bharat Mission: The Biggest Evacuation Exercise begins
On May 7, 2020, the Government of India is to begin “Vandhe Bharat Mission”. The mission is considered as one of the biggest evacuation exercise. Highlights The Vandhe Bharat Mission aims at bringing stranded Indians from all over the world. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Adnan al-Zurfi appointed as Iraq’s new prime minister-designate
The President of Iraq Barham Salih has appointed Adnan al-Zurfi as the country’s new prime minister-designate. This announcement has been provided amidst the months-long political crisis prevalent in Iraq. Within 30 days, Al-Zurfi has to form his cabinet which shall ..
30 Years Egypt Ruler Mohammed Hosni Mubarak passes away
On February 25, 2020, the Egypt ruler Mohammed Hosni Mubarak died at the age of 91. He was severely ill in the last months of his life. He served as the President of Egypt between 1981 and 2011. Initially he ..