The Indian Embassy lauded Kuwait's ministry of information for starting a Hindi programme in Kuwait Radio on FM 93.3 and AM 96.3 every Sunday. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait noted that this step taken will further strengthen the ties between the two nations. INDIA & KUWAIT RELATIONS India has been a natural trading partner of Kuwait, and until 1961, the Indian rupee was the legal tender in Kuwait. Kuwait remains a reliable supplier of crude oil &LPG to India, meeting our crucial energy needs. The year 2021-22 marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two....Read More

Israel's government has launched a new fund called Yozma 2.0 to encourage institutional investors to boost investments in high-tech companies. The tech sector is a key driver of Israel's economy, accounting for close to 20% of output, 12% of jobs, more than 50% of exports and 25% of tax income. The Yozma 2.0 fund is a significant initiative by the government of Israel to boost institutional investment in the country’s tech sector. By providing returns, the fund aims to create a more diverse funding environment for Israel’s startups.Read More

Nepal takes a pioneering step in tourism inclusivity with its first Rainbow Tourism Conference, affirming itself as a safe destination for the LGBTQ+ community. The single-day international conference was organized by Mayako Pahichan Nepal, a non-governmental organisation in collaboration with Nepal Tourism Board. The conference's main objective is to position Nepal as an LGBT-friendly tourism destination The conference saw participation from around 120 individuals, including representatives from sexual minorities, NGOs, activists, writers, and media personnel from various countries such as Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Germany, Spain, and the US. ABOUT RAINBOW TOURISM:- Rainbow tourism, also known as LGBT tourism or....Read More

Ms Jagjit Pavadia of India has been re-elected to the International Narcotics Board (INCB) for a third term. She secured the highest number of votes amongst the contestants. Jagjit Pavadia was re-elected for a third five-year term starting from March 2025- 2030. She was first elected to the International Narcotics Control Board in 2015. Pavadia was again re-elected for a five-year term from 2020 to 2025. INDIA ELECTED TO VARIOUS UN BODIES: Commission on the Status of Women (2025-2029); The United Nations Population Fund and The United Nations Office for Project Services (2025-2027) Executive Board of the United Nations Children's....Read More

The 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, compiled by global higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds, offer a detailed analysis of over 16,400 university programs from 1500+ universities in 95 countries. The rankings cover 56 academic disciplines and five faculty areas, showcasing India's remarkable progress in academia. This year, 69 Indian universities secured a position in the rankings with 424 entries, marking a significant 19.4% increase from the previous year. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: IIM-Ahmedabad, IIM-Bangalore, and IIM-Calcutta secured places within the top 50 institutions worldwide for business and management studies. Jawaharlal Nehru University stands out, ranking 20th globally for development....Read More

South Korea's second domestically made spy satellite was successfully put into orbit. It was launched from an American space centre on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. In December 2023, the South Korea successfully launched its first military spy satellite by one of Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets. South Korea planned to launch a total of five military spy satellites by 2025. Also, North Korea successfully placed its Malligyong-1 spy satellite into orbit in November 2023.Read More

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) pompously celebrated the anniversary of its establishment on April 4, 75 years ago. On this day in 1949, western nations gathered in Washington, DC, to commit their nations to one another’s defence. ABOUT NATO: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established on April 4, 1949 by the United States, Canada, and several Western European nations to provide collective security against the Soviet Union. The North Atlantic Treaty also known as the Washington Treaty was the first peacetime military alliance between the United States and non-western countries. NATO's main headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium.....Read More

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO)’s Executive Board has approved the addition of 18 new sites situated in Brazil, China, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, and Spain to the UNESCO Global Geoparks network. The total number of geoparks in the network becomes 213 geoparks in 48 countries. Newly designated UNESCO Global Geoparks:   S.No UNESCO Global Geopark Country Details 1 Schelde Delta Belgium and Kingdom of the Netherlands Hold a unique geological position between the sinking North Sea Basin and the rising Brabant Massif. 2 Uberaba Brazil It is situated in southeast Brazil within....Read More

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organized closing ceremony of the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 on 29 March 2024 at the FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy. The high-level hybrid event that allowed participants to join both in-person and virtually and was graced by esteemed dignitaries from various parts of the world, including Additional Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Maninder Kaur Dwivedi from Govt. of India. Following a proposal by India, backed by more than 70 countries, the United Nations General Assembly, at its 75th session in March 2021, declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets. The....Read More

Saudi Arabia breaks tradition by sending Rumy Alqahtani as its first-ever contestant to the Miss Universe pageant, signaling a significant shift in the country's conservative stance towards beauty pageants. Alqahtani, a 27-year-old content creator from Riyadh, boasts a remarkable academic background with a Bachelor's degree in dentistry and fluency in multiple languages. Her numerous crowns in national and international pageants underscore her versatility and achievements. The Miss Universe 2024 pageant not only marks Saudi Arabia's debut but also features Iran's first appearance. This reflects a broader trend of increasing inclusivity and diversity within the prestigious beauty competition, as seen in....Read More