1. India deported 821 foreigners in 2021 with Nigerian citizen being the most deported
Tags: National
According to the Annual report of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) 2021-22 released on 7 November 2022, a total of 821 foreigners were deported by the Foreigners Regional Registration Officers (FRROs) in the year 2021. According to the report most of the deported foreigners belonged to Nigeria (339), followed by Bangladesh (246) and Afghanistan (105).
Visit of Foreigners to India during 2021
According to the report a total of 15, 24,469 foreigners visited India from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.
The maximum number of foreigners who visited India during this period were from the United States of America (4, 29,860) followed by;
- Bangladesh (2,40,554),
- the United Kingdom (1,64,143),
- Canada (80,437),
- Nepal (52,544),
- Afghanistan (36,451),
- Australia (33,864),
- Germany (33,772),
- Portugal (32,064) and
- France (30,374).
These 10 countries accounted for 74.39 per cent of the total arrival of foreigners from January to December 2021 while the rest of the countries accounted for 25.61 per cent of the total incoming traffic of foreigners.
Further, Pakistan nationals above 65 years of age who cross the Attari Immigration Check Post on foot are also granted 'Visa-on-Arrival for 45 days stay with single entry subject to certain conditions.
From April 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021, a total of 2,439 Long Term Visas (LTV) have been granted by MHA for minority communities from three neighbouring countries. This includes Pakistan (2193), Afghanistan (237) and Bangladesh (9).
Union Home Minister: Amit Shah
2. Indian Foreign minister S.Jaishankar visits Moscow to strengthen bilateral relations with Russia
Tags: International Relations Person in news
The Indian External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar arrived in the Russian capital Moscow on 7 November 2022. He is on a 2 day (7 and 8 November) official visit to Russia. During his visit he will meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
Importance of the visit
India and Russia share a very strong political, strategic and defence relationship. Russia is a major supplier of defence equipment to India.
Also India and Russia hold an annual bilateral summit meeting between the Russian President and the Indian Prime minister.
The 21st India- Russia summit meeting was held in New Delhi on December 2021. Vladimir Putin came to India to attend this meeting.
The next 22nd Annual India- Russia Summit meeting will be held in Russia in 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia to participate in the summit meeting.
The visit of the External Affairs Minister is seen as preparing the ground for the forthcoming Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Russia.
Russian Federation
It is the world’s largest country area wise.
It lies in both Asia and Europe but is considered as a European country.
It has 11 time zones, the highest in the world.
Russia contains Europe’s longest river, the Volga, and Europe’s largest lake, Ladoga. Russia also is home to the world’s deepest lake, Baikal.
Leo Tolstoy, author of the War and Peace book is considered to be the spiritual guru of Gandhiji was a Russian.
Capital: Moscow. It lies on the bank of the Moskva River.
Currency: Ruble
President: Vladimir Putin
3. PM Modi to unveil logo, theme, and website of India’s G20 Presidency
Tags: National National News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 November will unveil the logo, theme and website of India’s G20 Presidency via video conferencing.
Important facts
The logo, theme and website will reflect India's message and the wider priorities for the world.
Guided by Modi's vision, India's foreign policy is evolving to assume a leadership role on the global stage.
Taking an important step in this direction, India will assume the presidency of the G20 from December 1, 2022.
This provides India with a unique opportunity to contribute to the global agenda on important issues of international importance.
During the G20 Presidency, India will hold around 200 meetings in 32 different sectors at multiple locations across India.
About G-20
The "Group of 20" (G20) is made up of finance ministers and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union.
Member countries - Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Republic of Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States of America.
It is a major forum for international economic cooperation.
The G20 plays a strategic role in achieving future global economic growth and prosperity.
Origins of the G-20
In the wake of the 1997 economic crisis, the G7 finance ministers announced the creation of a "Group of 20".
The first official meeting of the G20 was held in Berlin in December 1999.
G-20 leaders have met every year since 2010.
Contribution of G -20
G20 member countries represent more than 80% of world GDP, 75% of international trade and 60% of the world's population.
Presidency of G -20
Its presidency rotates with each member country.
India will hold the Presidency of the G-20, for the first time, from 1st December 2022 to 30 November 2023 culminating in the G-20 Summit in 2023.
4. PM Modi to unveil logo, theme, and website of India’s G20 Presidency
Tags: National National News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 November will unveil the logo, theme and website of India’s G20 Presidency via video conferencing.
Important facts
The logo, theme and website will reflect India's message and the wider priorities for the world.
Guided by Modi's vision, India's foreign policy is evolving to assume a leadership role on the global stage.
Taking an important step in this direction, India will assume the presidency of the G20 from December 1, 2022.
This provides India with a unique opportunity to contribute to the global agenda on important issues of international importance.
During the G20 Presidency, India will hold around 200 meetings in 32 different sectors at multiple locations across India.
About G-20
The "Group of 20" (G20) is made up of finance ministers and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union.
Member countries - Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Republic of Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States of America.
It is a major forum for international economic cooperation.
The G20 plays a strategic role in achieving future global economic growth and prosperity.
Origins of the G-20
In the wake of the 1997 economic crisis, the G7 finance ministers announced the creation of a "Group of 20".
The first official meeting of the G20 was held in Berlin in December 1999.
G-20 leaders have met every year since 2010.
Contribution of G -20
G20 member countries represent more than 80% of world GDP, 75% of international trade and 60% of the world's population.
Presidency of G -20
Its presidency rotates with each member country.
India will hold the Presidency of the G-20, for the first time, from 1st December 2022 to 30 November 2023 culminating in the G-20 Summit in 2023.
5. EWS Quota : Supreme Court Upholds 10% reservation For Economically Weaker Sections
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In a significant judgement on November 7, the Supreme Court validated the 10 per cent quota in colleges and government jobs for the poor or EWS (economically weaker sections) introduced just before the 2019 general elections.
Important facts
By amending the constitution, the central government had made a provision of 10 percent reservation for the economically weaker sections of the general category.
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment providing for reservation was challenged in the Supreme Court.
A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court upheld the validity of the 103rd Amendment to the Constitution, which provides for 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs.
Three judges (Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, Bela Trivedi, and JB Pardiwala) upheld the Constitution Amendment Act and two judges disagreed.
Justice S Ravindra Bhat disagreed, terming the law discriminatory and violation of basic structure.
Chief Justice U U Lalit also concurred with the view of Justice S Ravindra Bhat.
The petitioners had questioned several aspects of the EWS quota, including how it could exceed the national limit of 50 per cent on reservation set by the Supreme Court in 1992 and whether it changed the "basic structure" of the Constitution.
Observation of the court
Justice Trivedi ruled that the EWS quota law is not discriminatory.
Justice Maheshwari observed that the EWS quota law does not violate basic structure or equity, keeping in view the economic parameters.
It does not harm any essential facility by exceeding the 50 per cent limit for the quota as the limit itself is flexible.
103rd Constitution Amendment Act
In the year 2019, Article 15 and Article 16 of the Indian Constitution were amended through the 103rd Constitutional Amendment.
Through the amendment, Article 15 (6) and Article 16 (6) were inserted in the Constitution of India, so that the economically backward people (EWS) of the unreserved class could be provided the benefit of reservation.
The amendment empowered the state governments to provide reservation on the basis of economic backwardness.
6. EWS Quota : Supreme Court Upholds 10% reservation For Economically Weaker Sections
Tags: National National News
In a significant judgement on November 7, the Supreme Court validated the 10 per cent quota in colleges and government jobs for the poor or EWS (economically weaker sections) introduced just before the 2019 general elections.
Important facts
By amending the constitution, the central government had made a provision of 10 percent reservation for the economically weaker sections of the general category.
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment providing for reservation was challenged in the Supreme Court.
A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court upheld the validity of the 103rd Amendment to the Constitution, which provides for 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs.
Three judges (Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, Bela Trivedi, and JB Pardiwala) upheld the Constitution Amendment Act and two judges disagreed.
Justice S Ravindra Bhat disagreed, terming the law discriminatory and violation of basic structure.
Chief Justice U U Lalit also concurred with the view of Justice S Ravindra Bhat.
The petitioners had questioned several aspects of the EWS quota, including how it could exceed the national limit of 50 per cent on reservation set by the Supreme Court in 1992 and whether it changed the "basic structure" of the Constitution.
Observation of the court
Justice Trivedi ruled that the EWS quota law is not discriminatory.
Justice Maheshwari observed that the EWS quota law does not violate basic structure or equity, keeping in view the economic parameters.
It does not harm any essential facility by exceeding the 50 per cent limit for the quota as the limit itself is flexible.
103rd Constitution Amendment Act
In the year 2019, Article 15 and Article 16 of the Indian Constitution were amended through the 103rd Constitutional Amendment.
Through the amendment, Article 15 (6) and Article 16 (6) were inserted in the Constitution of India, so that the economically backward people (EWS) of the unreserved class could be provided the benefit of reservation.
The amendment empowered the state governments to provide reservation on the basis of economic backwardness.
7. G-7 Foreign ministers meet held in the historic town of Muenster , Germany
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The Group of 7 (G7) Foreign Minister’s meeting was held at the German town of Muenster on 4th and 5th November 2022. The historic Treaty of Westphalia was signed in 1648 in the city, which not only ended the 30 years’ war in Europe but also laid the foundation of the modern nation - state system.
German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock, hosted the foreign ministers of, United States, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Italy and Canada. Germany is currently the President of the G-7 group.
Germany invited Ghana, Kenya and the African Union to join the G7 meeting for discussions on climate change, infrastructure, democracy and addressing conflict and humanitarian crises.
At the end of the meeting the foreign ministers agreed to provide aid to Ukraine so that it can deal with the harsh winter climate. Around 30% of Ukraine’s electricity grid has been destroyed due to the Russian Invasion of the country since 24 February 2022.
They also urged China to abstain from issuing “threats, coercion, intimidation, or the use of force," in the Taiwan straits. The United States considers China as a serious rival and wants the G7 countries to take a tough stand against China’s policy on Taiwan and its trade policy.
Interestingly the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was on a one day visit to China to meet the Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the day the G-7 foreign minister’s meeting started in Germany. He is the first G7 leader to visit China since the covid-19 pandemic.
G-7 or Group of Seven countries
The G7 (Group of Seven) is an organisation of the world's seven largest advanced economies, which dominate global trade and the international financial system.
- They are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- Russia joined in 1998, creating the G8, but was excluded in 2014 for its annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine.
- It has no permanent secretariat.
- The 2021 summit meeting was held in England
- The 2022 summit meeting was held in Germany.
- The 2023 summit will be held in Japan .
8. Indian Army approves five Make-II projects to promote 'self-reliance'
Tags: National Defence National News
The Indian Army on November 4 has given approval for development of five Make-II Projects niche technology by Indian industry under the Make-II route of defence procurement.
What are Make-Category Projects?
The provision of 'Make' category of capital acquisition in the Defense Procurement Procedure (DPP) is an important pillar for realising the vision of 'Make in India' initiative.
It aims to promote indigenous capabilities through design and development of defence equipment/products/systems/sub-systems/components/parts required by both public and private sectors within a fast time frame.
Sub-categories of ‘Make’ Project
Make-I (Government Funded)
Make-I refers to the projects funded by the government.
This includes the development of big-ticket platforms such as light tanks and communication equipment with Indian security protocols.
Make-II (Industry Funded)
Industry-funded programs are covered under 'Make-II'.
The Make-II category includes the development of prototypes of military hardware or its up-gradation for import substitution, for which no government funding is provided.
The Army is already working on 43 projects under the Make II process of capital acquisition.
9. Indian Army approves five Make-II projects to promote 'self-reliance'
Tags: National Defence National News
The Indian Army on November 4 has given approval for development of five Make-II Projects niche technology by Indian industry under the Make-II route of defence procurement.
What are Make-Category Projects?
The provision of 'Make' category of capital acquisition in the Defense Procurement Procedure (DPP) is an important pillar for realising the vision of 'Make in India' initiative.
It aims to promote indigenous capabilities through design and development of defence equipment/products/systems/sub-systems/components/parts required by both public and private sectors within a fast time frame.
Sub-categories of ‘Make’ Project
Make-I (Government Funded)
Make-I refers to the projects funded by the government.
This includes the development of big-ticket platforms such as light tanks and communication equipment with Indian security protocols.
Make-II (Industry Funded)
Industry-funded programs are covered under 'Make-II'.
The Make-II category includes the development of prototypes of military hardware or its up-gradation for import substitution, for which no government funding is provided.
The Army is already working on 43 projects under the Make II process of capital acquisition.
10. Union Minister Piyush Goel calls for deepening of economic ties with Kyrgyzstan
Tags: International News
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goel called for boosting bilateral trade and deepening cultural relations between India and Kyrgyzstan .He was speaking at the 10th Session of the India-Kyrgyz Republic Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation (IKIGC).
The 10th session of IKIGC was held in a virtual format. It was co-Chaired by Piyush Goyal and Imanov Talantbek Oruskulovich, Minister of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Both sides discussed mutual cooperation and steps to further enhance them in the fields of Trade & Economy, Development Partnership, Investment, Digitalization, Intellectual Property, Agriculture, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Education, Environment, Standardization & Metrology, Banking, Transport, Labour, Mining and Power sectors. Emphasis was given to increase the bilateral trade and investment opportunities.he sides agreed to take necessary measures to increase the interaction of exporters and importers of the two countries and expand the trading basket.
India- Kyrgyzstan relations
Kyrgyzstan which was part of the Soviet Union declared its Independence on 31 August 1991 and India was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations on 18 March 1992.
The India- Kyrgyz Republic Inter Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation was set up in 1992.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs the bilateral trade between India and Kyrgyz Republic in 2017-18 was about USD 59.53 million. India’s exports to Kyrgyzstan was USD 28.59 million and imports were at USD 30.94 million.
India and Kyrgyzstan conduct an annual military exercise’ Khanjar’,where the special forces of both the countries take part. The 9th Khanjar exercise 2022 was held at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh in March-April 2022 .
Kyrgyzstan
It is an Central Asian country
Capital : Bishkek
Currency :Kyrgyzstan som
President :Sadyr Japarov
