Charting a route for IORA under India’s chairship Sub : IR Sec: Int grouping Context: India, set to takeover chairmanship of IORA from November 2025, aims to strengthen its governance by prioritizing three areas: increasing funding, integrating technology for data management and policy analysis, and creating maritime-ready courses in collaboration with academic and […]
India takes 24th spot in free speech survey Sub: IR Sec: Report and Indices Context: A global survey conducted by the Future of Free Speech, an independent U.S.-based think tank, ranked India 24th out of 33 countries on the issue of support for free speech. The report, titled “Who in the World Supports […]
Houthis claim third attack in 48 hours on U.S. ships in Red Sea Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for their third attack on American warships in 48 hours, following U.S. strikes on the Iran-backed rebels that sparked widespread protests in Houthi-controlled areas. Background: The Houthis […]
Trade discussions with U.S. ‘positive’, says official Sub : IR Sec: Indian and world Context: India and the U.S. are actively working to boost bilateral trade, with ongoing efforts from both sides to increase commerce between the two countries. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visited the U.S. between March 4 and 6, where he […]
U.S. strikes on Yemen kill 31; Houthis hit back Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The United States launched its first strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels since Donald Trump took office, resulting in the deaths of 31 individuals, with the U.S. President warning of severe retaliation if the Houthis continued their attacks […]
Actions by govts, businesses to shape trade resilience for years: UNCTAD Sub: IR Sec: Int Org Context: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has highlighted the critical importance of global cooperation and balanced policies to avoid economic fragmentation and ensure sustained long-term growth amidst growing trade uncertainties. Report Highlights: Global […]
Guterres visits Bangladesh to assess state of Rohingyas Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, is on a four-day visit to Bangladesh to assess the situation of the Rohingya refugees. This visit comes at a time of growing concern over the potential reduction of aid to the […]
Baloch Insurgency & Pakistan Train Hijacking Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Insurgents of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) stopped along-distance train in a rugged, mountainous area south of Quetta and took passengers hostage on Tuesday Overview of the Incident Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) insurgents hijacked a long-distance train between Pehu Korni […]
Why former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: Rodrigo Duterte, former President of the Philippines, was arrested on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC had been investigating allegations of “crimes against humanity” related to his controversial “war on drugs.” The ICC, with […]
WHO working on accord to tackle future pandemics Sub :IR Sec: Int Org Context: Five years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic, a wake-up call for the world. The WHO had earlier issued a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) five weeks prior, […]