23 T.N. fishermen held for poaching by Lankan navy Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 23 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and poaching in the Palk Bay near the Katchatheevu islet. Fishermen associations have urged the […]

    World Urban Forum spotlights Africa’s urbanisation & climate challenges  Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: The 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) was held in Cairo recently. The theme for WUF12 was ‘It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable Cities and Communities’. Key Takeaways: WUF12 focused on urbanisation challenges, […]

    Philippines President Marcos Jr. signs laws to demarcate South China Sea territories Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two significant laws that reinforce the country’s territorial claims and maritime rights in the South China Sea. The laws are: Philippine Maritime Zones Act: Establishes and affirms the […]

    India sends Letter of Intent to host 2036 Games Sub : IR Sec : Int org Context: India has taken the first step in its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics by submitting a Letter of Intent to the Future Hosts Commission (FHC) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The push for […]

    Taking stock of the International Solar Alliance Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Background: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was launched in 2015 during the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) by India in collaboration with several other countries, including the host nation, France. Role of ISA: The ISA was conceived to promote the use of […]

    Philippines ‘retakes’ an island in disputed sea in mock combat Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Philippines conducted its first-ever combat exercises in the disputed South China Sea Details: This military exercise involved simulation of retaking of an island in the region, highlighting the Philippines’ determination to assert its sovereignty over […]

    India should be part of RCEP and CPTPP: NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R Subrahmanyam Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: V.R. Subrahmanyam, the CEO of NITI Aayog said that India should reconsider its stance and join both RCEP and CPTPP to boost its economic growth, particularly benefiting its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) […]

    Iran’s currency falls to an all-time low as Trump clinches presidency Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Iranian rial hit an all-time low, trading at 703,000 rials to the U.S. dollar. This sharp depreciation occurred as Donald Trump secured a second term as U.S. President, which has raised concerns over future […]