What to know about Russia’s growing footprint in Africa Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Russia’s Influence Expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa: Russia is increasing its influence in Africa, particularly in the sub-Saharan Sahel region, through military assistance and security partnerships, primarily displacing traditional Western allies like France and the United States. Sab Saharan […]

    Israel prepared for Lebanon border operation: Netanyahu Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel is ready for a very intense operation along the Lebanon border. Details: Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters have exchanged near-daily fire. Hezbollah reported multiple attacks on Israeli positions, including a guided missile strike […]

    World Health Assembly defines pandemic emergency, pledges improved access to medical products & financing Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: Member countries of the World Health Organization (WHO) have adopted crucial amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) at the recently concluded 77th World Health Assembly.  These alterations include defining a “pandemic emergency” […]

    Zambia’s Debt Restructuring: A Painful Test Case Sub: IR Sec: Int conventions Duration: Over three-and-a-half years, since Zambia declared bankruptcy. Restructuring Deal: $13.4 billion debt restructuring under the G20-led Common Framework. Background: Bankruptcy Declaration: Zambia’s formal bankruptcy declaration highlighted the challenges of the G20 Common Framework for debt relief. Historic Achievement: Recognized by […]

    India joins U.S.’s Red Flag air and RIMPAC naval exercises Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Exercise Red Flag: Multinational air exercise Red Flag, Alaska (USA), May 30 – June 13, 2024. Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate. Deployment: Aircraft: 8 Rafale fighters, 3 C-17 transport aircraft, 2 IL-78 mid-air refuelling aircraft. Transit: […]

    Moldova receives U.S. aid to counter Russian influence Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Tags : Moldova receives U.S. aid Context: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged $135 million in aid to Moldova for energy security and to counter Russian disinformation during a visit to Chisinau on May 29. Details: This brings […]

    Belarus halts participation in European military treaty Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Tags: Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), Belarus halts participation in European military treaty Context: President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree suspending Belarus’ participation in a treaty limiting conventional forces in Europe, aligning with Russia’s earlier move. Details: […]

    ICJ orders Israel to halt military assault in Rafah: The case and the ruling Sub: IR Sec: Int Org Tags : ICJ Context: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, Netherlands, on May 24 ordered Israel to halt its military assault in the city of Rafah. More on news: The new […]

    The question of Palestine’s U.N. membership Sub: IR Sec: Int Org Palestine’s U.N. Membership Application: Palestine has renewed its application for U.N. membership, facing opposition mainly from the U.S. at the UNSC, which argues membership should follow a negotiated solution to the conflict. Earlier, in 2011, Palestine’s request for U.N. membership was also […]

    India offers $1-million aid to disaster-hit Papua New Guinea Sub: IR Sec: Places  in news Context: The Government of India has granted $1 million in immediate assistance to Papua New Guinea, which has experienced devastating floods and a landslip that has killed 2,000 people. Details: The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized India’s solidarity […]