South Africa shows how not to shut down a coal plant Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Komati coal-fired power plant, South Africa’s oldest coal-fired power plant, was shut down in 2022 as part of a green energy transition. The delay in transition however, has led to increased unemployment. Coal […]
The $3.6 billion Chinese-funded Chancay port project in Peru, US concerns around it Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Chancay Port in Peru was recently inaugurated by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The port is envisioned as a starting point for a new land-sea corridor connecting China and Latin America. Chancay […]
What is the Maori Haka dance, which New Zealand’s MPs performed in parliament in protest of a bill? Sub : IR SEC: Places in news Context: A viral video showcased New Zealand MPs performing the Māori haka in Parliament, drawing global attention to the traditional dance. The dance was performed to protest a […]
Cultural experts ask UN to shield war-torn Lebanon’s heritage Sub : IR SEC: Places in news Context: Hundreds of cultural professionals, including archaeologists and academics, have urged the United Nations to protect Lebanon’s heritage amidst ongoing conflict. In a petition sent to UNESCO, they call for safeguarding ancient UNESCO World Heritage sites like […]
The challenges to Brazil’s plans for taxing the world’s richest people Sub : IR Sec: Grouping Context: Brazil hosting the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro and aims to advance a proposal to tax the world’s wealthiest billionaires. The proposal has been met with resistance, particularly from the US and Germany, but has […]