WTO’s investment facilitation negotiations are not illegal Subject: IR Section: Int organisation Context: At the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Abu Dhabi, a significant event was the failure to adopt the agreement on Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD). Agreement on Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD): Initiated in 2017 […]
U.K. issues online ads to deter illegal Channel crossings Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The U.K. on Monday launched a new global social media campaign, aimed at Vietnam in particular, to deter migrants from trying to cross the Channel from northern France on small boats. More on news: It comes as […]
For the IS, Russia is an enemy that destroyed its plans in Syria Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: In recent years, the IS has released several propaganda videos, saying Russians had ‘the blood of Muslims on their hands’ in Afghanistan, Chechnya, and Syria. More on news: The group uses these videos […]
UN passes resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan Subject: IR Section: Int organisation Context: The United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded a cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first demand to halt fighting. More on news: The United States abstained on the resolution, which also […]
Why does the weakness of low durability dog newer vaccines? Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The measles vaccine is highly effective, often providing lifelong protection against the disease, which is not common among most vaccines. Details: A review of 34 licensed vaccines revealed that only five offer protection for over 20 […]
El Nino impact leaves Malawi and region on the edge of a hunger crisis Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Malawi has declared a state of disaster due to severe drought conditions affecting 23 of its 28 districts. The country’s President has announced an urgent need for over $200 million in humanitarian […]
Ukraine says it hit two Russian warships in strikes on Crimea Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The defense forces of Ukraine successfully hit the Azov and Yamal large landing ships, a communications center and also several infrastructure facilities of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. More on news: Moscow-installed officials in the […]
Chad junta’s main opponents barred from presidential vote Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Authorities in Chad said on March 24 they had barred 10 candidates, including two fierce opponents of the military regime, from standing in the presidential election on May 6. More on news: The constitutional court said the candidates’ […]
Operation Sankalp Subject: IR Section: Places in news Why in news: Operation Sankalp in the Gulf of Aden completed 100 days, which involve deployment of 5000 person ,21 ships and 900 hour of maritime surveillance aircraft It also involve 40 hour of operation by destroyer INS Kolkata to secure Vessel Ruen and forced […]
Putin says gunmen who raided Moscow concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine. Kyiv denies involvement Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: A violent attack occurred at Crocus City Hall, a suburban Moscow music venue, resulting in a devastating fire and over 130 deaths. The incident has led to a complex web […]