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 […]
Trump targets ‘wokeness’ in schools, vows to use federal funds as leverage Sub : IR Sec: Governance Context: Donald Trump’s education plan centres around a strong opposition to what he perceives as “wokeness” and “left-wing indoctrination” in American schools. He seeks to reshape the educational landscape by focusing on policies that promote conservative […]
Iran tells UN nuclear chief it won’t negotiate under ‘intimidation’ Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran will not engage in talks under “intimidation” during his meeting with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi. Iran’s Nuclear Programme: Iran’s nuclear program began in the 1950s, with assistance from the […]