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WHO: Threefold rise in trauma cases in Afghanistan
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there has been more than threefold rise in number of trauma cases in Afghanistan. Highlights WHO urged that, delivery of lifesaving aid and medical supplies to Afghans must not be cut. As per ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Who are the Taliban?
On August 15, 2021, the fundamentalist Islamic force called the Taliban entered Kabul after gaining control over much of the country following the withdrawal of US troops. Highlights Taliban had ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001 when US troops toppled. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India to build Shahtoot dam in Afghanistan
The Union Minister of External Affairs Shri S Jaishankar recently announced at the Geneva Donors conference that India is to construct the Shahtoot Dam across the Maidan river, a tributary of river Kabul in Afghanistan. The negotiations to build the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Islamic State claims responsible for Gunmen attack in Sikh Gurudwara, Kabul
On March 25, 2020, 11 people were killed in a terror attack that targeted a “Dharmashala” in Kabul. The Dharamshala is reported to have sizeable number of Hindu and Sikh minorities. The Islamic State Organization has claimed to take responsibility ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Afghans call for ceasefire as "Loya Jirga" Peace Summit wraps up
Afghanistan on 29 April 2019 convened rare “Loya Jirga”, a four day long grand assembly or massive meeting for delegates from across country to discuss war and efforts of United States to forge a peace deal with Taliban. At the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Afghans call for ceasefire as “Loya Jirga” Peace Summit wraps up
Afghanistan on 29 April 2019 convened rare “Loya Jirga”, a four day long grand assembly or massive meeting for delegates from across country to discuss war and efforts of United States to forge a peace deal with Taliban. At the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Martha Farrell honoured with “Lifetime Achievement Award” at 6th Indian Social Work Congress in New Delhi
Late Dr. Martha Farrell has been honoured with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 6th Indian Social Work Congress in New Delhi. Dr. Farrell is being recognized for her lifelong work towards gender equality, women’s empowerment and prevention of sexual ..
India provides financial assistance to Afghanistan’s Transport Network
India will provide financial assistance of $2.87 million to Afghanistan for the refurbishment of 350 buses to help in strengthening the public transport system of capital Kabul. The assistance would be used to procure spare parts for the Milli Bus ..