Ecologist Madhav Gadgil gets Champions of the Earth award Sub: IR Sec: MSC Context: Ecologist Madhav Gadgil has been recognized with the United Nations Champions of the Earth Award, the UN’s highest environmental honour. He is the only Indian recipient of the award in 2024. Contributions to Environmental Conservation: Gadgil chaired the Western […]
Israeli PM orders military to ‘seize’ Syria buffer zone Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to seize the demilitarized buffer zone along the border with Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s government. This move follows the collapse of […]
Fall of Damascus appears to align with long-time goals of neighbour Turkiye Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Syrian refugees in Turkey celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, with many expressing a desire to return home after years of living in exile. Turkey, which hosts around 3 million Syrian refugees, […]
Militants in Syria capture Damascus as Assad flees Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Syrians flooded the streets in celebration as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a militant group, seized control of Syrian capital Damascus, leading to the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, marking the end of his family’s 50-year rule. This […]
UN declares December 21 as World Meditation Day Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: India was part of a core group of countries, including Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico, and Andorra, that helped guide the adoption of the World Meditation Day resolution at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The resolution to mark […]
Korea ruling party head wants to cancel powers of President Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: South Korea’s ruling party chief expressed support for suspending President Yoon Suk Yeol’s constitutional powers following his controversial declaration of martial law earlier this week. The decision was overturned by Parliament within hours. Call for […]