Violence rages in New Caledonia as France rushes security forces to islands Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Violence continued in New Caledonia for a third day, following France’s declaration of a state of emergency in the French Pacific territory. Details: This move was intended to address deadly unrest fueled by long-standing […]
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and NEOM Project Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Tags: NEOM Project Vision 2030 of Saudi Arabia: Launched in 2016, it aims to develop various sectors and introduce large-scale projects, known as giga-projects, to prepare for a post-oil future. It is built around three main themes which set out […]
What are India’s stakes in Iran’s Chabahar port? Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: India and Iran signed a 10-year contract for the operation of a terminal at the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran. Signing a long-term contract with Iran is part of India’s strategic and economic vision for Central Asia […]
India backs Palestine’s bid for full UN membership Subject: IR Section: Int Org Context: A resolution was passed in the United Nations with an overwhelming majority supporting full membership of Palestine and pressing the Security Council to give “favourable consideration” to the bid. Details of the resolution: Resolution: ‘Admission of new Members to […]
Polish farmers march in Warsaw against EU climate policies and the country’s pro-EU leader Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: In Warsaw, Poland, a significant protest by farmers took place against the European Union’s Green Deal and its impact on agriculture. Farm protests across Europe: Farmers from at least nine European countries […]
What was the three-phase ceasefire deal that Hamas backed, Israel rejected as ‘soft’? Subject: IR Sec: Places in news Tags: Gaza strip , Israel -Palestine, three-phase ceasefire deal Context: Israeli forces seized the control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing — the sole crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza — on Tuesday. More […]
How diplomatic passports, visa regimes work Subject: IR Sec: Int convention Context: After allegations of sexual abuse by Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna came to light, the politician fled to Germany on a diplomatic passport. What is a diplomatic passport? Who can get one? Unlike normal passports, which have dark blue covers […]
Geneva-based UN-related body to review India’s human rights accreditation status this week Subject: IR Sec: Int Org Context: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is preparing to defend the government’s human rights processes at a meeting in Geneva this week. More on news: The NHRC’s ratings were put on hold in 2023 over […]