Presidential Initiative for Democratic Renewal Subject – IR Context – Biden allocates $422mn for ‘democracy renewal’ Concept – US President Joe Biden opened the first-ever Summit for Democracy by announcing a $422-million Presidential Initiative for Democratic Renewal, that will centre on five areas of work to enable transparent, accountable governance. Biden outlined the […]
World Gold Council (WGC) Subject – IR Context – Imports made up 86% of gold supply in 2016-20, says WGC Concept – The World Gold Council is the market development organisation for the gold industry. Its purpose is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership, and be the global authority […]
WTO TRIPS Subject – IR Context – PepsiCo Controversy: Globally, India Has Always Refused to Give in on IPR on Plant Varieties Concept – India is a member of multilateral trade rules, the World Trade Organisation (WTO), since 1995. One of the WTO agreements, namely the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property […]
US-Mexico Border Subject – IR Context – The Biden administration on Monday reinstated a Trump-era policy to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for hearings in US immigration court Concept –
Maitri Divas Subject – IR Context – India would further “expand and deepen” ties with Bangladesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, marking Maitri Divas that commemorates the day when India recognised Bangladesh as an independent country in 1971 Concept – Maitri Divas commemorates the day when India recognised Bangladesh as an […]
Russia–Ukraine Border Map Subject – IR Context – The tension on the Russia-Ukraine border represents a major security crisis for the region, with the potential to snowball into a broader conflict. Concept – Countries bordering Black Sea
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Subject – IR Context – Gita Gopinath to take No.2 role at IMF as First Deputy Managing Director Concept – The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, promotes international financial stability and monetary cooperation. It also facilitates international trade, promotes employment and sustainable economic growth, and helps to reduce global […]