PM congratulates H.E António Costa on being elected as President of the European Council Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings President of EC: The President of the European Council is elected by its members through a qualified majority vote for a once-renewable term of two and a half years. Article 15 of the Treaty […]

    India achieves an ‘outstanding outcome’ in FATF mutual evaluation 2023-24 Sub: IR Sec: Int Conventions Context: India achieved an outstanding outcome in the Mutual Evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for 2023-24, placing it in the “regular follow-up” category, shared by only four other G-20 countries. This marks a significant milestone […]

    Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Deal Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: In the wake of an unprecedented financial crash in 2022, Sri Lanka faced a severe debt crisis, leading to a default on its external debt. Recent Developments: Debt Restructuring Agreement: Sri Lanka announced a final agreement with the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) […]

    Rise in Indian Coffee Exports in Response to EUDR Sub: IR Sec: Grouping Context: Indian coffee exporters have experienced a surge in demand from European buyers. This trend is attributed to the upcoming European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which aims to minimize the importation of products linked to deforestation. EUDR Overview Objective: To […]

    ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian army chief, former defence minister SUB: IR SEC: Int org Context: The International Criminal Court on Tuesday said it had issued arrest warrants for Russia’s Army chief and former Defence Minister over strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure that constituted alleged war crimes The International Criminal Court (“the ICC” or […]

    Territories East of the Mahakali River including Kalapani belongs to Nepal, says PM Prachanda SUB: IR SEC: Places in news Context: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ asserted that territories east of the Mahakali River, including Limpiyadhura, Kalapani, and Lipu Pass, belong to Nepal. He cited the Sugauli Treaty of 1816 with […]

    Why is Julian Assange flying to the remote Pacific Island of Saipan? SUB: IR SEC: Places in news Context: Julian Assange is expected to plead guilty to a single criminal charge in a plea deal, leading to his release and return to Australia. The plea deal involves a 62-month sentence, which he has […]