WTO PANEL Subject: International Relations Section: International Organization Context: A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel said on Monday that India had violated global trading rules in a dispute with the European Union (EU), Japan and Taiwan over import duties on IT products What is the dispute? In 2019, the EU challenged India’s introduction […]
Top govt. panel takes stock of modification of Indus Treaty Subject: International Relations Section: India’s neighbor Context: A top government panel on Monday took stock of the ongoing modification process of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) between India and Pakistan. Matters related to the ongoing Neutral Expert proceedings pertaining to the Kishenganga and Rattle Hydroelectric Projects were also discussed Concept: Indus Water Treaty (IWT) The Treaty is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, brokered by the World Bank. IWT was signed by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru […]
Taiwan Strait Subject : International Relations Section: Places in news Concept : A U.S. warship sailed through the waters separating Taiwan and mainland China, days after Beijing staged war games around the island. Western Navies regularly conduct “freedom of navigation operations” to assert the international status of regional waterways such as the Taiwan […]
India to host two-day international Buddhist conference Subject : International Relations Section: Msc Concept : The first Global Buddhist summit is going to be held in Delhi. Buddhist monks and others from 30 countries are expected to attend the event. Key-highlights of the Summit The summit is being organized in conjunction with the […]
Poland and Ukraine ban wheat import from Ukraine Subject: International Relations Section: Msc Context: Poland and Hungary have decided to ban imports of grain and other food from neighbouring Ukraine. More about the news: Poland and Hungary have imposed a ban on food grain from Ukraine until 30 June including a prohibition on […]
Sudan Crisis Subject : International Relations Concept : Fighting broke out between the Sudanese army and the country’s main paramilitary group on April 15,2023. Paramilitary forces claim to have taken control of the international airport in Khartoum as well as a second airport in Meroe. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces also claimed to […]
Chinese dual-use facilities in Myanmar and Sri Lanka Subject : International Relations Concept : China’s investment in dual-use facilities in Myanmar and Sri Lanka has raised concerns and created unease among its neighbours about China’s growing influence in the region and the potential security implications of these projects. Myanmar is building a military […]
Dalai Lama Subject : International Relations About: Dalai Lama is a title given by the Tibetan people for the foremost spiritual leader of the Gelug or “Yellow Hat” school of Tibetan Buddhism, the newest of the classical schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The 14th and current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso. He was born […]
Germany ends nuclear era by shutting down last three power plants Subject : International Relations Section: Msc Concept : Reaching its final step in quitting nuclear power, Germany on Saturday pulled the plug on its last three nuclear power stations, ending the country’s nuclear era that began almost six decades ago. Berlin has […]
India, Japan and France announce common platform for Sri Lanka creditors Subject: International Relations Section: Grouping Concept: Japan, India and France have announced a common platform for talks among bilateral creditors to coordinate restructuring of Sri Lanka’s debt. The move is expected to serve as a model for solving the debt woes of […]