Implication of US withdrawal from Afghan & Change of India’s Policy Subject : International Relations Context : Recently, the United States under President Joe Biden is finally set to draw out the last of its boots on the ground after 10 years of waging a war against the Taliban, and another 10 years […]
White- Black and Red Flag Movement Subject: International Relations Context: Malaysia, some residents of low-income families have started waving white flags as part of the so-called “White Flag Campaign”, or the #benderaputi (white flag) movement. Concept: White Flag They are doing this to convey distress about the financial crunch they have had to […]
OPEC+ Subject: International Relations Context: The latest round of meetings among the OPEC+ group of oil-exporting countries has stalled as the UAE has pushed back proposals making an increase in crude oil supply conditional on an extension to an output agreement. Concept: The non-OPEC countries which export crude oil are termed as OPEC […]
Bagram Airfield-BAF Subject: International Relations Context: The US departure from Bagram has already raised the stakes in Afghanistan. With the Taliban on the move, uncertainty and anxiety have returned to the land. Concept: Bagram Airfield-BAF also known as Bagram Air Base was the largest S. military base in Afghanistan. It is located next to the ancient city […]
Dalai Lama Subject: International Relations Context: The Dalai Lama’s birthday is celebrated as one of the grandest events of Tibetan community. In Dharamshala, where the Dalai Lama lives, thousands of people from across the globe used to reach for being part of the birthday celebrations Concept: Following the Buddhist belief in the principle […]
Suicide bombing attack Subject: International Relations Context: A suicide bombing attack by the Al-Shabaab jihadist group on a crowded tea shop in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu killed 10 people and injured dozens Concept: Al-Shabaab (a terrorist, jihadist fundamentalist group based in East Africa and Yemen)is fighting to overthrow the internationally-backed government in Mogadishu, regularly attacks government and civilian targets in […]
Green Passport Subject: International relations Context: The European Union implemented the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) or the “Green Passport”, which allows ease of intra-European travel for passengers who have taken one of four vaccines ‘recognised’ by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) that excludes Indian-made Covishield and Covaxin Concept: A vaccine passport is an e-certificate […]
India sees consensuses by Oct. on OECD-G20 global tax deal Subject: International Relations Context: Recently, India has announced its joining under OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS). Concept: OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) It is a tax deal which consists of two components: Pillar […]
7th edition of IONS Subject : International Relations Context : Recently, the 7th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was hosted by the French Navy at Réunion island. Concept : It is a biennial event which was conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008. About: The IONS is a voluntary and inclusive […]
Chinese Commuist party Subject : International Relations Context : At 100, China’s Communist Party looks to cement its future Concept : Chinese Communist Party (CCP), also called Communist Party of China (CPC). Since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the CCP has been in sole control of that country’s […]