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 […]

    Israel’s Smotrich calls for annexation of West Bank Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Israel’s Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced that 2025 would be the year when Israel plans to annex the occupied West Bank. Smotrich, a member of the Religious Zionist Party (a coalition partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government), called on the Israeli government to begin preparing […]

    Saudi and Kuwait may fill locals in skilled jobs handled by migrants Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: A recent study examined migrant labour trends in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, focusing on Indian workers. Published in Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, it analysed current and future employment patterns of migrants in […]