Why Liberia might relocate its capital city Monrovia Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Senators in Liberia have proposed relocating the capital city Monrovia due to recurring flash floods. The proposal follows torrential rains that caused flash floods, affecting over 50,000 people. Monrovia, home to 1.5 million people and located on the […]

    Role of Rajasthan’s tribal communities in meeting global challenges highlighted at U.N. event Subject:  IR Sec: Int Org Context: The best practices of tribal communities highlighted at the forum included the production of local seeds, water conservation at source, use of animals in agriculture, checking soil erosion through mixed cropping, and the use of uncultivated food […]

    Israeli jets strike Houthi targets in Yemen ‘in response to attacks’ Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Israel carried out air strikes on the Houthi-controlled Red Sea port of Hodeidah in Yemen. This action followed a drone launched by the Houthis hitting Tel Aviv. Places in news Description Hodeidah Red Sea port […]

    Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory ‘illegal’: U.N. top court Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) stated that Israel’s long-term occupation of Palestinian territory is illegal and should end immediately. Details: This advisory opinion, although not binding, comes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. […]

    Ivory Coast joins UN Water Convention as 10th African nation Subject: IR Sec: Int conventions Context: Ivory Coast joined the United Nations Water Convention, becoming the 10th African nation. In 2024, at least three more African nations, which include Sierra Leone, Zambia and Zimbabwe, are in the final stages of accession and joining the convention. More about  News: […]

    Why recent sighting of Peru’s uncontacted Mashko Piro people is concerning Sub: IR Sec:  Places in news Context: Survival International released rare photos of the Mashco Piro, one of the world’s uncontacted tribes. Over 50 tribespeople were seen near a river close to logging concessions, highlighting a potential humanitarian crisis. Mashco Piro- Uncontacted […]