Why is Rostov-on-Don in news after Prigozhin rebelled against Russia? Subject : International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Rostov-on-Don, a city located in the European part of Russia, has recently made headlines for a development far from its usual tourist attractions or football victories. About Rostov-on-Don: Rostov-on-Don is a port city and […]
Wagner chief calls off insurrection after Belarus intervention Subject :International Relations Section: Places in news Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Belarus is the 13th-largest and the 20th-most populous […]
The Wagner Group Subject : International Relations Section: Msc Concept : The Wagner Group has taken control of the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don as part of an attempt to oust the military leadership. Russian city of Rostov-on-Don Rostov-on-Don is the largest city in southwestern Russia, home to a million people, and the administrative […]
India USA defense partnership in last 20 years Subject : International Relations Section: India and Major powers Concept : Jet engine deal could defeat some of the scepticism around previous big ticket India U.S. deals that did not result in a deal. For example, NPCIL Westinghouse MoU for six nuclear reactors in Andhra […]
China- Pakistan Nuclear Deal Subject : International Relations Section: Groupings Concept : China and Pakistan signed an agreement on June 20 to establish a 1,200 MW nuclear power facility in Pakistan’s Chashma nuclear complex. With a reported value of $4.8 billion, the agreement is critical for Pakistan as it is grappling with an […]
PM Modi Arrives in Egypt For Two-Day State Visit Subject : International Relations Section: International events Concept : PM Modi began his maiden state visit to Egypt by holding discussions with the “India Unit” in the Egyptian Cabinet. This India Unit was set up earlier this year following the State Visit of President […]
U.K. accuses Russia of ‘training combat dolphins’ in Crimea Subject : International Relations Section: Msc Concept : The Russian Navy has bolstered security at its Black Sea Fleet base in annexed Crimea with the use of trained dolphins, Britain’s defense ministry said Friday. Citing satellite imagery, the British military said the number of […]
G-20 trade unions meet emphasises global social security Subject : International Relations Section: International Groupings Concept : Labour 20 The Labour 20 (L-20) is a subgroup within the G20 grouping. It represents the labour unions from G20 member countries and serves as a platform for discussions and recommendations on labour-related issues. The L-20 […]
NATO winds up its largest air exercise in Europe Subject : International Relations Section: Groupings Concept : Recently, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) successfully concluded its largest-ever air force deployment exercise in Europe. Known as “Air Defender 23,” the manoeuvres were led by Germany and involved the participation of 250 military aircraft from […]
Paris finance meet: Momentum builds for polluter taxes to fund green transition Subject: International Relations Section: International Events Context: The Summit for a New Global Financial Pact was held in Paris to discuss the transformation of global financial architecture. The overarching aim of the summit is to identify financial system reforms for climate […]