Page-12 of South Asia
Current Affairs: August 2016 (Date wise PDF compilation)
Our constitution gives adequate safeguard for the protection of Tribal under article 342(I,II) and article 244 under Part X of the constitution, under which 5th and 6th schedule have been provided. Fifth schedule provide the social autonomy in the tribal ..
Pakistan to host 19th SAARC Summit in Islamabad
Pakistan is going to host the 19th SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Summit in Islamabad (capital city) and Murree on November 9 and 10, 2016. It will be the meeting of the head of states or head of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
About SAARC [UGC-NTA NET Political Science Notes]
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a very important organisation in India’s foreign policy framework. Established in 1985, SAARC aims to enhance regional cooperation among South Asian nations. Its formation marked step towards promoting economic and social ..
Union Cabinet gives nod to adaptation of South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network
The Union cabinet has given its formal approval for adopting the Statute of the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN). With this, India will become member of SAWEN, a regional inter-governmental body in combating wildlife crime in the region and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
IMF and India to set-up South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center in Delhi
India and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have decided to set up South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Centre (SARTTC) in New Delhi. In this regard, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Sri Lanka tops in 2015 HDI in South Asia Region
Sri Lanka has maintained its high ranking in 2015 human development index (HDI) in the South Asia Region. In the 2015 Global Human Development Report (HDR) released by UN Development Programme (UNDP) Sri Lanka was ranked 73rd with an HDI ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Gujaral Doctrine [UGC-NTA NET Political Science Notes]
The Gujaral Doctrine is framework in India’s foreign policy, particularly concerning its relations with neighbouring countries. Formulated by I.K. Gujaral during his tenure as Prime Minister from 1997 to 1998, this doctrine aims to encourage a peaceful and cooperative environment ..
ADB to provide loan for India-Bangladesh Electricity link upgradation
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has decided to provide 120 million dollars loan to upgrade the India-Bangladesh electricity network. This loan fund will allow Bangladesh to meet its increasing power demand from India and support power exchanges across South Asia region. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
South Asian Sub-Regional Drug Focal Point meeting begins in New Delhi
Sub-Regional Drug Focal Point Meeting and Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme (CPDAP), South Asia under the Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) Expert Group Consultation has begun in New Delhi. The three-day meeting was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh which ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Govt to shrink sensitive list to make SAFTA work, improve Pak ties
To improve relations with Pakistan, India is likely to cut the peak tariff rate to 5 % within three years. The Union Cabinet might allow a diminution in the sensitive list by 30% for Non-Least Developed Countries (NLDCs), under the ..