Global Resources Outlook 2024 Subject: IR Section: Reports and Indices Context: Global Resources Outlook 2024, released on final day of assembly, reveals shocking statistics What is Global Resources Outlook? It is a flagship report of International Resource Panel What is International Resource Panel (IRP)? The International Resource Panel (IRP) was launched by the United […]
Rajya Sabha member, team meet rebel Arakan Army inside Myanmar, discover poor condition of Kaladan project on Myanmar side Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: An Indian delegation, led by Rajya Sabha member K. Vanlalvena, engaged in talks with the Arakan Army within Myanmar, weeks after the rebel group captured a crucial […]
How the development of Agaléga figures in India’s vision for its maritime neighborhood Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated an airstrip and the St James Jetty on North Agaléga Island in the Indian Ocean. More on news: The development of the Agaléga Islands […]
India and South Africa block attempt to include ‘investment facilitation for development’ agreement at WTO meet Subject: IR Section: Int Organisation Context: Opposition to Investment facilitation for development (IFD) Agreement at WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference. Details: The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) took place in Abu Dhabi, starting […]
Experts report Nicaraguan ‘systematic human rights violations’ to UN council Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Nicaragua has jailed hundreds of real and perceived opponents since then and shuttered more than 3,500 religious and other NGOs, often also seizing their assets. More on news: Managua views the 2018 protests as part of […]
WTO negotiation session on Fisheries Subsidies Subject: IR Section: International organisation Context: The WTO negotiation session on Fisheries Subsidies took place on 27 February in the ongoing Abu Dhabi Ministerial Conference-13. More on news: In these negotiations, India reiterated its long-held positions that responsible and sustainable fisheries is a practice ingrained in the […]
African leaders demand financial systems reform; launch ‘Africa Club’ at 37th African Union Summit Subject: IR Section: Int. Grouping Context: The 37th African Union Summit concluded on February 18, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with discussions among heads of state and government members on key issues like education, climate change, and the economy. […]