Tuvalu’s Fight to Preserve Maritime Boundaries Amid Rising Sea Levels Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Why in News On September 25, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly is set to hold a high-level meeting on sea-level rise. Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Feleti Teo will seek international support to preserve Tuvalu’s maritime boundaries and […]
China probes U.S. group over ‘boycott’ of Xinjiang cotton Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: China said that it is investigating U.S. fashion group PVH Corp., which owns brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, for “unreasonably boycotting” cotton from its Xinjiang region, where Beijing is accused of widespread rights violations. China […]
Good beginning, says India on UNSC reform document Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: World leaders adopted by consensus the “Pact of the Future”, promising to reform the Security Council, recognising the urgent need to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable”. This is for the first time a […]
India’s defence exports and humanitarian law Sub: IR Sec: Int conventions Context: The Supreme Court of India recently dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to stop defence exports to Israel due to alleged war crimes in Gaza. The Court refrained from intervening, stating that foreign policy is not within its jurisdiction. However, […]
After floods, strife-torn Sudan battles cholera as disease kills 388 in two months Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Cholera is spreading in, killing at least 388 people and making about 13,000 others sick over the past two months. Previous outbreak in 2017 had resulted in over 700 deaths and about 22,000 […]
Russia and Ukraine spar over Crimea bridge in court Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: On September 22, 2024, Russia and Ukraine faced off at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, over access to coastal waters surrounding the Crimea peninsula, which Russia annexed. Key Points of the Dispute: The […]
Albania plans a Sufi Muslim microstate within its borders Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Albania plans to create a sovereign microstate within its capital, Tirana, specifically for the Bektashi Muslims, a Sufi sect known for promoting religious harmony and dialogue. Key Details: The microstate will function similarly to the Vatican and […]
What is task force 150? Sub : IR Sec: Int groupings Context: During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to US, Leaders from both countries reaffirmed their support for the freedom of navigation and the protection of commerce, including critical maritime routes in the Middle East where India will assume co-lead in 2025 of […]