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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - February 2016

Feb 2016

Sep 21, 2023

Azerbaijan, Armenia Reach Cease-fire Deal for Breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh

Ethnic Armenians in Azerbaijan's breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to a Russian proposal for a ceasefire, 24 hours after Azerbaijan began an offensive to take control of the enclave that killed dozens and injured hundreds.
The separatist Armenian forces in Karabakh said that Azerbaijan had broken through their lines and seized a number of heights and strategic road junctions.
With the mediation of the command of the Russian peacekeeping contingent stationed in Nagorno-Karabakh, an agreement was reached on the complete cessation of hostilities.
Nagorno-Karabakh is recognised internationally as part of Azerbaijan.

Sep 20, 2023

Gandhi Walk Resumes in Johannesburg, South Africa after Covid-19 Pandemic

The 35th edition of the annual Gandhi Walk, a cherished event in the predominantly Indian suburb of Lenasia in Johannesburg, finally returned after being postponed for three long years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over two thousand people who embraced the new format—a delightful six-kilometre walk, accompanied by an array of entertainment. This year's (2023) walk was a departure from the traditional format, emphasizing enjoyment over competition.
The resumption of community-based events like the Gandhi Walk serves as a testament to the resilience and unity of communities in the face of adversity. These occasions not only provide an opportunity for people to come together but also serve as a reminder of their shared heritage, values, and commitment to social cohesion.

Sep 19, 2023

Justice Qazi Faez Isa 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan

Justice Qazi Faez Isa was sworn in as the 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan.
His term as Chief Justice in the Supreme Court will span 13 months, ending on October 25, 2024.
Justice Isa was sworn in by President Arif Alvi at a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, in the presence of caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, ministers and other senior officials among others.
His appointment came at a time when Pakistan is facing serious constitutional, legal, and political challenges. His main test will be holding the general election within 90 days of the dissolution of Parliament on August 9. Another challenge is related to a case challenging the trial of civilians by military courts.

Sep 18, 2023

India Ranks First among 154 Nations in Grassroot Adoption of Crypto

India achieved the top rank among 154 nations in grassroots crypto adoption, displaying remarkable resilience in the face of challenging regulatory conditions, as revealed by Chainalysis' 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index.
India secured the first position in four critical parameters:
Centralized Service Value Received
Retail Centralized Service Value Received
DeFi Value Received
Retail DeFi Value Received
This impressive ascent from fourth place last year (2022) underscores India's growing embrace of cryptocurrency among everyday citizens.
Grassroots crypto adoption goes beyond raw transaction volumes. It reflects the extent to which ordinary people in a country are enthusiastically adopting cryptocurrency. It's about the widespread acceptance and utilization of crypto in daily life.
India was followed closely by Nigeria, which ranked second in the index, Vietnam, securing the third spot, United States, held the fourth position and Ukraine fifth spot.

PM Modi Remains most Popular Global Leader

According to a survey by Morning Consult, Prime Minister Narendra Modi retained his position at the top of an approval ratings list of global leaders, with 76 per cent.
The US-based consultancy firm's 'Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker' claimed that 76 per cent of people approve of PM Narendra Modi's leadership, while 18 per cent disapprove of it and six per cent did not give any opinion.
Modi was followed by Switzerland President Alain Berset with 64 per cent approval rating and Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador with 61 per cent approval rating.
US President Joe Biden has a 40 per cent approval, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had 37 per cent, his UK counterpart Rishi Sunak's rating stood at 27 per cent, and France President Emmanuel Macron at just 24 per cent.
According to Morning Consult, Political Intelligence is its proprietary platform, and it provides real-time polling data on political elections, elected officials and voting issues. Morning Consult conducts more than 20,000 global interviews daily.

Sep 16, 2023

India Jumps Seven Places in Digital Quality of Life Index Survey

When it comes to maintaining the overall digital quality of life, India still lags behind China globally, a report showed.
The Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index by cyber-security company Surfshark is an annual study that ranks 121 countries by their digital wellbeing based on 5 core pillars -- internet quality, internet affordability, e-security, e-infrastructure and e-government.
The 5th DQL study ranks India 52nd in the world, up from 59th last year.
The increase is largely due to the country's surge in internet quality, for which it now ranks 16.

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