Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus Subject: International relations Section: Places in news Context: Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. President Putin said the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements and compared it to the US stationing its weapons in Europe. Moscow would not be transferring control of its […]
Tested underwater drone able to trigger a radioactive tsunami, says North Korea Subject: International Relations Section: Msc Concept: North Korea says it has tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone that can set off a “super-scale radioactive tsunami” to decimate naval fleets and ports of the enemy. The objective of the “secret weapon” is to […]
Exercise Cobra Warrior Subject :International Relations Section: Msc Concept : Over the past three weeks, five Indian Air Force (IAF) Mirage2000 aircraft have been undertaking joint training involving high intensity, large force, and tactical air war fighting operations with six other Air Forces as part of the multilateral ‘Exercise Cobra Warrior’ under way […]
Kerala’s bid to capture wild jumbo ‘Arikomban’ Subject : International relations Section: Species in news Context: People of Santhanpara and Chinnakanal panchayats in Idukki have been demanding the capture of Arikompan, which has a history of trampling ten people to death and destroying around 60 houses and shops. More on the News: Kerala Forest […]
Energy storage has a vital role to play in the green transition of BIMSTEC countries Subject : International relations Section: International organization Context: The growing energy demands in the emerging economies of countries in the region will require that the energy transitions in the region be resource-efficient and based on the timely need for […]
Deepening green tech divide between Global North, South to worsen economic inequality, warns UN Subject: International relations Section: International organization Context: Developed countries benefit the most from green technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and electric vehicles and this can deepen global economic inequality, warned the United Nations Conference on Trade […]
Global Security Initiative (GSI) Subject : International Relations Section: Msc Concept : The Global Security Initiative (GSI), a China-led framework aiming to restore stability and security in Asia, appears to be more of a counter-narrative to U.S. leadership rather than a genuine attempt to establish a sustainable security order. It was stated that […]
IMF clears $3billion bailout for Sri Lanka Subject: International Relations Section: International Organization Concept: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cleared a $3-billion Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka, which is struggling to recover from an economic meltdown. The IMF package will help Sri Lanka access up to $7 billion in funding from […]
Unrest in Israel Subject :International Relations Section: Places in news Context: According to media reports, 70 Palestinians have been killed in raids by Israeli security forces in the West Bank since January; over the same period,13 Israelis have been killed in Palestinian attacks Where is Gaza strip and West Bank located? The Gaza […]
India concluded its eighth stint at UNSC Subject : International Relations Section :International Organisation Context: India completed its eighth stint at UNSC as a non-permanent member. Achievements of India’s two year stint: The focus area of India was maritime security, terrorism, UN peacekeeping, reformed multilateralism and the Global South. India was elected Chair […]