India assume monthly presidency of UNSC Subject: International relations Context: India assumed the monthly rotating presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on December 1, the second time in its two-year tenure as an elected member of the Council in 2021-22. India had earlier assumed UNSC presidency in August 2021. What are the […]
China Indian Ocean meet Subject :International relations Context: Recently, the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), held a meeting of the China-Indian Ocean Region Forum in which 19 countries took part India was not invited to the meet. CIDCA is an organisation connected with the Chinese Foreign Ministry. More about the meet: Theme: […]
India first Buddhist Varsity to come up in South Tripura Subject: International Relations Context: Shakya Gasan,chief monk of the World Buddhist Pope Association of South Korea, will lay the foundation stone for the International Buddhist University at Manu Bankul in Sabroom of South Tripura district. More about Dhamma Dipa International Buddhist University (DDIBU): […]
Gandhi Bust to come up at UN headquarter Subject: International Relations Context: A bust of Mahatma Gandhi will be inaugurated as a gift from India to the United Nations during India’s presidency of the Security Council next month, This will be the first sculpture of the Mahatma to be installed at the world […]
Egypt President to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations Subject: International Relations Context: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi will be the chief guest at the Republic Day in January 2023. This is the first time that the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt will be the Chief Guest at our […]
UNHRC deplores protest crackdown in Iran Subject: International relations Context: India abstained on a resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to set up a fact-finding mission into alleged human rights violations in Iran committed on protesters in the country by state authorities. More about the resolution: The resolution was […]
France adopts bill to add abortion rights to its constitution Subject: International Relations Context: Lawmakers of the lower house of parliament in France adopted a bill to inculcate abortion rights to the country’s constitution. More about the issue: Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament on Thursday adopted a bill to enshrine abortion […]
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Subject :International Relations Context: The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will mark the launch of the UNiTE campaign (Nov 25- Dec 10) an initiative of 16 days of activism concluding on the day that commemorates the International Human Rights Day […]
Russia nuclear icebreaker and militarisation of the Arctic Subject: International relations Context: Recently , President Vladimir Putin touted Russia’s Arctic power at a flag-raising ceremony and dock launch for two nuclear-powered icebreakers that will ensure year-round navigation in the Western Arctic. About the new nuclear-powered icebreakers: Yakutia: It is 3-metre long with a […]
Qatar and FIFA World Cup Subject: International relations Context: Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This will be the 22nd edition of the football world cup. This will be the first World Cup to be held in the Arab world, and the second World Cup to be held fully in Asia, […]