UN Security Council adopts first-ever outcome document on maritime security under India’s presidency Subject: International Relations Context The UNSC adopted a ‘Presidential (India’s) Statement’ which reaffirmed that the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) establishes the legal framework for maritime activities Concept: UNCLOS The United Nations Convention on the Law of […]
8888 Uprising Subject: International Relations Context: Myanmar protesters on Sunday marked the anniversary of a 1988 pro-democracy uprising that brought Aung San Suu Kyi to prominence, with flash mobs and marches of defiance against the ruling junta Concept: The 8888 Uprising also known as the People Power Uprising and the 1988 Uprising, was a series of nationwide […]
The Food and Agriculture Organization warns Hunger Hotspots Subject: International Relations Context: Hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots in the next three months with the highest alerts for “catastrophic” situations in Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region, southern Madagascar, Yemen, South Sudan and northern Nigeria, two U.N agencies warned Context: According to […]
India will take over the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Subject: International Relations Context: India will take over the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on August 1 and is set to host signature events in three major areas of maritime security, peacekeeping and counterterrorism during the month. […]
6th meeting of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group Subject : International Relations Context : The 6th meeting of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Working Group was held virtually on 28th and 29th of July under the Chairmanship of India. Concept : The main outcome of the Working Group meeting was the finalisation of […]
South Korea’s artillery interception system Subject: International Relations Context: South Korea has approved plans to develop an artillery interception system, similar to Israel’s Iron Dome. Concept: This new Defence system will be designed and built specifically to thwart attacks by rockets and long-range missiles launched by North Korea. The South Korean government had […]
India-China deal on Gogra and Hot Springs likely soon Subject : International Relations / Defence Context : India and China are set to hold the 12th round of Corps Commander-level talks aimed to resolving the standoff in Eastern Ladakh soon and an agreement for disengagement at Gogra and Hot Springs is likely to […]