February 2019 International current affairs | international current affairs PDF free download | current affairs study material

February 2019 International current affairs | international current affairs PDF free download | current affairs study material

Internationalized February 2019

Pak ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawa terrorist organization

On February 21, the Pakistani government banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa terrorist organization and its subsidiary philanthropy Falahe Insaniyat, led by Mumbai terrorist mastermind Hafiz Saeed. These have been banned to ease worldwide pressure in the wake of the Pulwama militancy. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Security Committee, a spokesman for the Pakistan Home Department said. It has been decided to expedite action on all banned organizations.

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What: Pak ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawa terrorist organization

When: February 21st

Who: Hafiz Saeed

Where: Pakistan

FATF threatens Pakistan

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks on CRPF jawans in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan has failed to stem the financial backing of terrorist organizations such as Jaishee Muhammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Pakistan has warned that it will put on the blacklist if it does not implement its 27-point action plan for the deadline for financial aid to terrorist organizations. The FATF is reportedly working towards curbing financial aid to terrorist organizations.

If blacklisted ..

Putting it on the blacklist of any country means that the country is not cooperating in the international fight to curb money laundering and terrorist financing. Incorporating the FATF Pak into the blacklist would cause financial difficulties for the country. Lenders such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the European Community will lower that country's grade. This makes it difficult for Pak to obtain foreign loans. The FATF was formed to oversee the necessary measures to prevent illicit cash transactions and the financing of terrorists.

Like Gray List ..

The FATF puts the blacklist on the front of the Gray list and later on the blacklist of countries that do not attempt to block the money supply to terrorists. They are believed to have stopped funding the terrorists and removed them from their lists. In June last year, the FATF decided to bring Pakistan to the Gray List. The first review of the Gray List was conducted last October. Pakistan was on this list for the period 2012-15, but it was on the list again last year.

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What: The FATF, which has severely warned Pakistan

Why: Attack on CRPF Jawans in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir

India is the Chief Guest of the OIC Conference

India will be the chief guest at the inaugural session of the Foreign Ministers' Conference of the Muslim Cooperation Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). On February 24, the UAE invited India to participate in the conference. Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj will be the chief guest at the event in Dubai on March 1 and 2, 2019. The invitation was sent by the OIC to around 18 million Muslims living in India and their role in protecting the country's diversity and diversity. This is the first time India has been invited as the Chief Guest at the OIC conference.

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What: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) seminar was the chief guest

When: February 24th

Who: India

Where: Dubai, UAE

Trump-Kim meeting in Hanoi

US President Donald Trump and North Korean President Kim Jong Un met for a second time on February 27 at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. The two leaders are expected to hold talks on the nuclear capability of the Korean peninsula. Trump-Kim first met on June 12, 2018, at the Capella Hotel in Singapore.

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What: Meeting with the President of the North, North Korea

When: February 27th

Who: Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un

Where: Hanoi, Vietnam

Airbus A380 discontinues manufacturing

On February 14, Airbus announced that it will discontinue production of the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft, by 2021. The decision was made in the absence of customers. Emirates, the main customer, said it was cutting orders issued. The Double Decker Airbus A380, which can carry up to 500 passengers, was made available in 2008. It is a special attraction with high ceilings, lounges, duty-free shops and bars.

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What: Airbus A380 manufacturing discontinuation

When: February 14

Who: Airbus

Why: In the absence of customers

Kim and Trump visit in Vietnam

US President Donald Trump said on February 9 that he will hold a meeting with North Korean President Kim Jong Un in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. The meeting will be held on February 27 and 28. Prior talks between the two countries' diplomats have been fruitful.

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What: President of North Korea, President of US

When: February 27, 28

Who: Kim Jong Un, Donald Trump

Where: Hanoi, Vietnam

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