United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Subject: International Relations Section: International Organisation Some details about United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs(OCHA): The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) was established in December 1991 by the UN General Assembly to enhance the global […]
Turkey detains 1000 for Ankara blast Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Turkish police have launched a wide security crackdown following a suicide bomb attack in Turkey’s capital, Ankara. More about the news: The PKK, designated as a terrorist organization by the US and EU, has waged a decades-long rebellion in […]
The shutdown of the Afghan embassy Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan announced the closure of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Delhi. More about the news: On September 30, a statement carrying the seal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan announced […]
Change in the Maldives Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu was elected President of the Maldives. More about the news: The Maldives has elected Mohamed Muizzuas its new leader, replacing President Ibu Solih. Muizzu’s victory in the presidential run-off is attributed to anti-incumbency sentiment, economic concerns post-COVID-19, […]
United Nations Statistical Commission Subject: International Relations Section: International Organisation Context: India’s official statistical system is under UNSC’s scrutiny. About: The United Nations Statistical Commission, established in 1946, is the highest body of the global statistical system bringing together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world. It is the highest decision […]
PM Modi and Saudi Crown Prince MBS chair SPC meeting: What is the Strategic Partnership Council Subject :International Relations Section: Msc Introduction: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud recently held extensive talks and co-chaired the first summit-level meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council […]
East Asia Summit Subject: International Relations Section: Groupings Context: Prime Minister arrives in Indonesia to attend the 18th East-Asia Summit. Some facts about the East Asia Summit: The East Asia Summit (EAS) is the Indo-Pacific’s premier forum for strategic dialogue. It is the only leader-led forum at which all key Indo-Pacific partners meet […]
India looks to invite quad leader for Republic Day Subject: International Relations Section: Msc Context: The government is considering inviting leaders of the Quad grouping for the Republic Day celebrations next year. How India choose its Chief Guest: The government extends its invitation to a Head of State or Government after careful consideration. […]
India rejects UN expert’s remark on Manipur Subject : International Relations Section: International Organisation More about the news: India’s response came after a group of UN experts raised alarm about reports of ‘serious human rights violations and abuses’ in Manipur. India has termed comments on Manipur by UN experts as “unwarranted, presumptive and […]
Myanmar will not be allowed ASEAN leadership in 2026 Subject : International Relations Section: Groupings Context: Myanmar won’t be allowed to lead Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026 More about the news: Southeast Asian leaders have decided that Myanmar will not take over the rotating leadership of their regional bloc as scheduled […]