5th UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5) Subject : International Relations Section: International Organization Concept : The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) concluded with adoption of the ‘Doha Political Declaration’ by the world leaders. The declaration made by the head of the states is a key outcome […]
Why is 2023 the International Year of Millets? Subject : International Relations Section : International Organisation Context: The UN is celebrating 2023 as the International Year of Millets. What are millets? Millets, hardy dryland crops grown in Asian and African countries, are gaining popularity for their nutritional qualities Why celebrate? Commemorations such as […]
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Subject : International Relations Section: Groupings What is it? General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law enacted by the European parliament in May 2016 to lay down stringent ground rules for all entities that collect, store or use personal data belonging to residents in 28 EU countries. […]
New U.K. policy on refugees Subject: International Relations Section: MSc Concept : The Conservative government of the U.K. is proposing to adopt a new, stricter policy to deal with asylum seekers who arrive on the island via boat. While the Illegal Migration Bill (IMB) is yet to be passed by the U.K. Parliament, […]
SCO member states Subject: International relations Context: SC to host 3-day meeting of Chief Justices of SCO member states SCO The SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation. It is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance and has been the primary security pillar of the region. It was established in 2001. It […]
Sakharov freedom award Subject: International Relations Section: International Awards Concept: Ukrainian human rights organization, Truth Hounds, has been awarded the 2023Sakharov Freedom Award for documenting war crimes, as reported by the Norwegian Helsinki Committee (NHC), which established the award. The NHC recognized the nongovernmental organization for documenting war crimes and potential crimes against […]
IBSA can play vital role in reforming digital governance Subject : International relations Section: Groupings Concept : As per the Geneva-based DiploFoundation, the tripartite IBSA Forum which includes India, Brazil, and South Africa could play a significant role in the process of reforming digital governance, at a time when digital geopolitical tensions are […]
China has sent assurances backing IMF package, Ranil tells Parliament Subject : International Relations Section: International Organization Concept : China has given assurances that it will support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring, clearing the biggest hurdle for the debt-ridden country to secure a much-needed USD 2.9-billion bailout package from the IMF, President Ranil Wickremesinghe […]
India sending 20,000 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Chabahar Subject : International Relations Section: Places in news Concept : India is looking to send its next consignment of wheat to Afghanistan as aid via the Chabahar port in Iran. This decision was announced during the first meeting of the India-Central Asia Joint […]
US Supreme Court hears case challenging Section 230 of US Communication decency act Subject : International Relations Section: Msc Concept : The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) began hearing two pivotal lawsuits that will for the first time ask it to interpret Section 230 of the U.S. Communications Decency Act of […]