EU adopts sweeping overhaul of asylum and migration rules Subject: IR Section: Int grouping Context: The European Parliament has passed a significant overhaul of the EU’s asylum and migration rules, a reform that has been nearly ten years in the making. Details: This pact encompasses regulations and policies aimed at addressing responsibility for […]

    India to send new Defence Attachés in multiple missions in Africa Subject: IR Section: Msc Context: India is expanding its military diplomacy by appointing Defence Attachés (DAs) to its missions in Africa for the first time, reflecting a broader adjustment of its DAs worldwide amidst evolving strategic needs, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, Red […]

    U.S., Britain, Australia weigh expanding AUKUS security pact to deter China Subject: IR Section: Int Grouping Context: The U.S., Britain, and Australia plan to start discussions on including new members into their AUKUS security pact, with an emphasis on Japan joining as a countermeasure against China. Details: The Defense Ministers of these countries […]

    Kosovo will conduct nationwide census that includes surveying ethnic Serb minority Subject: IR Section: Mapping Context: Kosovo commenced its first nationwide census since 2011 on April 5, aiming to include the ethnic Serb minority despite high tensions with Serbia. The census, costing 12 million euros and funded by Kosovo’s government, the EU, the […]

    8% growth projection for India, not ours: IMF Subject: IR Section: Int org Context: The IMF clarified that the 8% growth projection for India, suggested by executive director Krishnamurthy Subramanian, was his personal view and not an official stance of the IMF. Details: Subramanian had stated that India could achieve this growth rate […]

    Israel’s repeated attacks leave Iran in a strategic dilemma Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stated Israel is engaged in a multi-front war, both offensively and defensively. Israel is involved in conflicts with Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Hamas, and Hezbollah forces. Octopus doctrine: Israel identifies Iran as its […]

    Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa declares national disaster over drought Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a national disaster in response to a severe drought crisis. Main affected region: South-western provinces of Matabeleland North and South. African countries facing severe droughts Details: The country requires $2 billion to […]