8th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus Subject : International Relations Context : Recently, the eighth edition of ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM+) was held. Concept : ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM+) It is an annual meeting of Defence Ministers of 10 ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries and eight dialogue […]
Generalized System of Preferences (GSPs) Subject : International Relations Context : Recently, the European Union (EU) Parliament has adopted a resolution which has urged the EU Commission to consider temporary withdrawal of the GSP+ status given to Sri Lanka. Concept : About Generalized System of Preferences (GSPs) It was instituted in 1971 under […]
Taiwan reports ‘largest’ incursion by Chinese forces Subject : International Relations Context : As many as 28 Chinese air force aircraft, including fighters and nuclear-capable bombers, entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday, the island’s government said. It is the largest reported incursion to date. Concept : While there was no […]
At NATO meet – Biden vows to defend Europe Subject: International Relations Context: U.S. President Joe Biden told fellow NATO leaders on Monday the defence of Europe, Turkey and Canada was a “sacred obligation” for the United States, a marked shift from his predecessor Donald Trump’s threats to withdraw from the military alliance. […]
Tigray Crisis: A new ‘famine ‘ in Ethiopia Subject: International Relations Context: Hundreds of thousands in Tigray are facing famine, and millions more are at risk, UN agencies have said. The Ethiopian government has rejected the accusations, and claimed that the food shortages were not severe. Concept: The conflict that began between Ethiopia’s […]
IRAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS ON JUNE 18 Subject : International Relations Context : On May 25, the Guardian Council in Iran announced a slate of seven candidates who would compete in the presidential election on June 18. Concept : Iran has a dichotomous political order whose two parts are constantly at odds with each […]
UK & USA to sign New Atlantic Charter Subject : International Relations Context : Biden, Johnson sign new Atlantic Charter on trade, defense amid Covid recovery. Concept : Atlantic Charter The Atlantic Charter was a statement issued on 14 August 1941 that set out American and British goals for the world after the […]
BRICS OPPOSES EXCEPTIONALISM: CHINA Subject: International Relations Context: Virtual BRICS Foreign Ministers was held recently. At the end of the meeting two statements were issued on the “Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations” and another on “BRICS Joint Statement on Strengthening and Reforming the Multilateral System”. Concept: What has China […]
WORLDBANK APPROVES 500 M TO SUPPORT MSME’S Subject: International Relations Context: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $500 million program to support India’s nationwide initiative to revitalize the MSME sector, which has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Concept: The $500 million Raising and Accelerating Micro, Small and […]
SEA SNOT IN TURKEY Subject: International Relations Context: Recently, there has been growing environmental concern in Turkey over the accumulation of ‘sea snot’. Concept: It is a slimy layer of grey or green sludge in the country’s seas, which can cause considerable damage to the marine ecosystem. Turkey’s Sea of Marmara, that connects […]