UN passes resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan Subject: IR Section: Int organisation Context: The United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded a cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first demand to halt fighting. More on news: The United States abstained on the resolution, which also […]
Why does the weakness of low durability dog newer vaccines? Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The measles vaccine is highly effective, often providing lifelong protection against the disease, which is not common among most vaccines. Details: A review of 34 licensed vaccines revealed that only five offer protection for over 20 […]
El Nino impact leaves Malawi and region on the edge of a hunger crisis Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Malawi has declared a state of disaster due to severe drought conditions affecting 23 of its 28 districts. The country’s President has announced an urgent need for over $200 million in humanitarian […]
Ukraine says it hit two Russian warships in strikes on Crimea Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The defense forces of Ukraine successfully hit the Azov and Yamal large landing ships, a communications center and also several infrastructure facilities of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. More on news: Moscow-installed officials in the […]
Chad junta’s main opponents barred from presidential vote Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Authorities in Chad said on March 24 they had barred 10 candidates, including two fierce opponents of the military regime, from standing in the presidential election on May 6. More on news: The constitutional court said the candidates’ […]
Operation Sankalp Subject: IR Section: Places in news Why in news: Operation Sankalp in the Gulf of Aden completed 100 days, which involve deployment of 5000 person ,21 ships and 900 hour of maritime surveillance aircraft It also involve 40 hour of operation by destroyer INS Kolkata to secure Vessel Ruen and forced […]
Putin says gunmen who raided Moscow concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine. Kyiv denies involvement Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: A violent attack occurred at Crocus City Hall, a suburban Moscow music venue, resulting in a devastating fire and over 130 deaths. The incident has led to a complex web […]
Sri Lanka likely to secure six-year moratorium, lower interest on debt owed to India, Paris Club Subject: IR Section: Int organisation Context: Sri Lanka is close to finalising a debt treatment plan with India and the Paris Club, sources familiar with the negotiations said, pointing to a likely moratorium of up to six […]
Who are the Majeed Brigade, the Baloch militants who carried out the Gwadar attack? Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The Majeed Brigade of the separatist group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for Wednesday’s attack on a complex outside Pakistan’s strategic Gwadar Port. More on news: Pakistan has said eight […]
IMF’s bailouts to Pakistan Subject: IR Section: Int Organisation Amount and Agreement: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a preliminary agreement for the release of $1.1 billion from a $3 billion The bailout was approved by the IMF in July to save Pakistan from defaulting on its debt repayments. Pakistan will […]