India and EU differ on ICAO’s green fuel framework Subject :International relations Section: International organisation Context:: International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is developing a global framework to mandate the use of green fuel in international flights. Key Points: ICAO is in the process of drafting a global framework that proposes quantifiable targets for […]
Another Coup in Gabon Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Soldiers in Gabon had seized power and appointed the republican guard chief as head of state. More about the news: Soldiers in Gabon had seized power and appointed the republican guard chief as head of state. Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema […]
US ink new pact with Palau over maritime security Subject: International relations Section: Places in news Context: The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, More about the news: The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, which gives American ships the authorisation to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in […]
Russia says Ukraine drones struck deep into its territory Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Ukrainian drones strike deep in Russian territory. More about the news: Ukraine sent waves of drones deep into western Russia in nighttime attacks that struck military assets The drones hit an airport near Russia’s border with […]
BRICS expands from 5 to 11 Subject :International Relations Section: International Groupings Context: Leaders of the BRICS decided to expand the grouping and admit six new members. More about the news: BRICS member countries declared expansion of the grouping by welcoming six new countries into the fold. Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia […]
G20 Health Minister Meet Subject: International Relations Section: International Groupings Context: The health ministers’ meeting under G20 ended in Gandhinagar with the adoption of the Indian Health Ministry spear-headed outcome document. More about the news: India’s G20 presidency has managed to build consensus on setting up R&D and manufacturing networks for vaccines, therapeutics, […]
BRICS summit and its importance for India Subject: International Relations Section: International Groupings Context: The 15th BRICS Summit will be hosted by South-Africa in Johannesburg. More about 15th BRICS Summit: The 15th BRICS Summit is scheduled to be held in Johannesburg,South-Africa. The theme of the Summit is “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually […]
Sri-Lanka IMF Bailout and IMF review Subject: International Relations Section: International Organisation Context: IMF to conduct the first review of Sri Lanka Bailout in mid September. More about the Sri Lankan Bailout: In September 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Sri Lankan authorities reached a staff-level agreement to support Sri Lanka’s […]
Centre defends use of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in G20 logo as China objects Subject : International Relations Section: Groupings Context: The Ministry of External Affairs defends using the Sanskrit term Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in the G-20 logo, stating they employ the English version, “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” in their summaries. China’s Objection to […]
US Boosts Military Presence in Red Sea Amidst Iran Tensions Subject: International relations Section: Places in news Context: More than 3,000 United States military personnel have arrived in the Red Sea aboard two warships, part of a beefed-up response from Washington after tanker seizures by Iran, the US Navy said. Deployment and Intent […]