UNSC Reforms Subject : International Relations Context: Reform of the United Nations has been a central theme of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the United Nations. He met with his counterparts from Germany, Brazil and Japan under The Group of Four (G4) banner following the BRICS meeting. The group is primarily […]
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Border conflict Subject : International Relations Context: Nearly 100 people have been killed and scores injured in violent border clashes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan over the last week. Concept : Border Conflict The current configuration of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border is the product of Soviet mapmakers drawing the dividing lines for […]
European Union executive recommends suspending in funds for Hungary Subject : International Relations Context: The European Union executive recommended suspending some 7.5 billion euros in funding for Hungary over corruption, the first such case under a new sanction meant to better protect the rule of law. European Union: It is a political and […]
Nordic Model of Democracy Subject : Polity/International Relations Context: The Nordic Model of Social Democracy offers lessons to the developing world, including countries like India despite the myriad complexities of diversities. Concept : The Nordic model also known as the Scandinavian model, is the combination of social welfare and economic system adopted by Nordic […]
Hungary no longer a full democracy Subject : Polity/International Relations Context : Hungary is no longer a “full democracy” and the European Union needs to do everything to bring it back into line with European values, the European Parliament said. Concept : EU Legislators voted in favour to now describe Hungary (ruled by […]
World Health Organization new framework on life science Subject : International relations Context: For the first time World Health Organization has come out with a global guidance framework for the responsible use of life sciences. Aim: The new framework addresses decades-long challenges of preventing the accidental and deliberate misuse of biology and other life […]
SCO Subject : International relation Context: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a summit of regional security bloc Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) next week Concept : The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation, the creation of which was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai (China) by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People’s Republic of China, the Kyrgyz […]
The ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Subject : International relations Concept: The ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, adopted in 1998 and amended in 2022, is an expression of commitment by governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations to uphold basic human values – values that are vital […]
Mongla & Chattogram (Chittagong) Port Subject: International relations Section: International relations Context: India is exploring new routes of cargo shipment to its North-Eastern States using Bangladesh’s ports as trans-shipment hubs. Details: Two ports in Bangladesh — Mongla & Chattogram (Chittagong) — are being tapped as possible transit hubs. This means that goods will […]
United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Subject: International Relations Section: International organisation Context: Review of NPT The UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA is an Office of the United Nations Secretariat established in January 1998 as the Department for Disarmament Affairs, part of United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s plan to reform the UN […]