UK-Mauritius treaty on Chagos Archipelago, Diego Garcia: What it means, why it matters for India Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The UK announced that it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This settlement resolves a long-standing sovereignty dispute over Britain’s last African overseas territory, while maintaining the Diego […]
OPEC+ could cushion Iran oil shock but not a broader disruption Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: Iran fired missiles at Israel in response to Israeli attacks, leading to threats of further retaliation by Israel. Security experts have said Israel could target Iran’s oil refining sites and the Kharg Island oil port, which […]
Macron hosts Francophone leaders in bid to boost clout Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to welcome leaders from many French-speaking countries for the Francophonie summit. About Francophonie summit: The summit aims to strengthen France’s influence among French-speaking nations, particularly in Africa. For the first time in […]
Little Prespa Lake on Albanian-Greek border slowly dying Sub : IR Sec: Mapping Context: Plants have sprouted up as the waters of Little Prespa Lake recede, indicating that the lake is slowly dying. Little Prespa Lake: Situated on the Albanian-Greek border. The majority of the lake sits in Greek territory, with just its […]
Amid challenges, China marks 75 years of CPC rule Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: China marked the 75th year of Communist Party rule, with minimal festivities, mainly a flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square as economic challenges and security threats linger. Celebrations also took place in Hong Kong and Macao, emphasizing […]
Congo rebel group gets $3,00,000 monthly from seized mine Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: An armed rebel group, M23, generates approximately $300,000 monthly from mining control in eastern Congo, according to UN mission in Congo. M23 seized the Rubaya mining area in April, which has significant deposits of tantalum, a […]
How Israel took the war to the ‘axis of resistance’, triggering Iran’s attack Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Iran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Turn of events: December 2023: Israel kills Sayyed Razi Mousavi, a senior […]
Germany extends temporary control on all land borders to ‘limit migration’ Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Germany‘s introduction of temporary border controls with its nine neighbouring countries has sparked a mix of political reactions and concerns. Details: Extension of Border Controls: Previously, Germany had controls with Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, and […]