INTERPOL HAS LAUNCHED A NEW GLOBAL DATABASE Subject: International Relations Context: The Interpol has launched a new global database named ‘I-Familia’. It will identify missing persons or unidentified human remains around the world through DNA of relatives. Concept: The International Police Organization is commonly known as Interpol. It is an international organization facilitating […]
COLOMBO PORT CITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Subject: International Relations Context: Last month, Sri Lanka passed the controversial Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill, which governs the China-backed Colombo Port City project worth $1.4 billion, amid wide opposition to the creation of a “Chinese enclave” in the island nation. Concept: The project was launched in […]
US DELAYS TARIFFS AGAINST DIGITAL SERVICES TAX Subject: International Relations Context: During the past week, the United States announced and then immediately suspended a 25% tariff on $2 billion of imports from six countries, including India, as a retaliatory measure against each of these countries’ imposition of a digital services tax. Concept: The […]
G 7 NATIONS AGREE ON MINIMUM CORPORATE TAX Subject: International Relations Context: The Group of Seven said it would back a minimum global corporation tax rate of at least 15%, and put in place measures to ensure that taxes were paid in the countries where businesses operate. Concept: Major economies are aiming to […]
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Subject : International Relations Context : India will vote in support of Maldives’ Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid in the election of the President of the UNGA on June 7, a decision which will disappoint Afghanistan, which has former Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul in the running. Concept […]
USA EAGLE ACT CHANGES FOR GREEN CARD CAP Subject : International Relations Context : US House of Representatives has reintroduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate per country cap on employment-based green card. This legislation is called as “EAGLE Act” and was introduced to benefit Indian IT professionals who are waiting over decades for green […]
RISING OIL PRICES & OPEC+ Subject: International Relations Context : Crude oil prices have hit a two-year high with Brent crude rising above the $71 per barrel mark on Wednesday hitting the highest level since May 2019 as key oil-producing countries announced that they would adhere to plans entailing a gradual increase in […]