Antarctic Parliament meets in Kochi: What’s on the table? Sub: IR Sec: Int Conventions 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) Also known as Antarctic Parliament Host: India Location: Kochi, Kerala Organizer: National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa, through the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) Participants: 56 member countries of the […]

    Russia wants to unilaterally change maritime border with Lithuania, Finland in Baltic Sea Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Russia has unilaterally moved to change the maritime border with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea, according to a decree from May 21 published on the Russian government’s website. Details: The change […]

    Kim Jong Un was ‘sincere’ in denuclearisation talks: former South Korea president Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Tag: denuclearisation of Korean peninsula Context: Kim Jong Un offered to give up his nuclear arsenal if the U.S. guaranteed his regime’s survival, according to former South Korean president Moon Jae-in. Details: Revelation came in […]

    Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen of causing significant damage to giant clams at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, which is controlled by China’s coast guard. Scarborough Shoal: Scarborough Shoal, also known as […]

    Helicopter crash kills Iran President, Foreign Minister Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were confirmed dead after their helicopter crashed in a foggy mountain region. Details: Crashed Helicopter: Bell 212 helicopter Helicopter crash site- Varzaghan of Iran. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed […]

    Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Finalise Regional Alliance Project Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Junta-run Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have finalised plans to form a confederation. Historical perspective: The Sahel region has faced years of deadly jihadist violence. In January, the three countries announced their departure from the Economic Community […]

    U.S. faces strategic setback in Africa as it is set to withdraw troops from Niger Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: On April 19th, 2024 the United States announced the withdrawal of its military forces from Niger under pressure from the ruling junta, the Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP). […]