UN to declare climate change an international security issue
India has questioned the rush at the UN to declare climate change an international security issue, potentially giving the Security Council the right to take action on it, and pointed to the pitfalls in the approach.
Chilika lake
Ornithologists, bird lovers and photographers from all over the country assembled at the scenic Mangalajodi, on the banks of Chilika Lake in Odisha.
Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Patrolling in the Satkosia Tiger Reserve is set to be strengthened as two trained elephants would be deployed there.
Input tax credit under scanner
Given the decline in GST revenues, tax officials are likely to examine the high usage of input tax credit (ITC) to set off tax liability by businesses.
Northeastern States lag behind in toilets for schoolgirls
As per the ASER Report 2018, An average of 34.96% schools in the eight northeastern states had usable toilets for girls in 2018 compared to 36.66% in 2016.
India-South Africa relations
India and South Africa agreed on a three-year strategic partnership agreement to boost relations.
Republic day awards
President Ramnath Kovind conferred the Bharat Ratna, the nation’s highest civilian honour on former president Pranab Mukherjee, alongwith social activist Nanaji Deshmukh (posthumous), and Assamese musician Bhupen Hazarika (posthumous).
India, South Africa to revise 22-year-old Strategic Partnership
India and South Africa will update their Strategic Partnership by agreeing on a comprehensive “roadmap” on the way ahead, as well as relaxing visa restrictions.
Venezuelan crisis
President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela faced the most direct challenge to his hold on power.
Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS)
A top intelligence official dismissed U.S.-based think tank’s report that contends that the Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) was exploiting the growing incidents of violence against Muslims in India and attacks in the name of “cow vigilantism” to recruit cadres.