A history of the Northern Ireland conflict Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: An Irish nationalist made history recently by becoming Northern Ireland’s first minister as the government returned to work after a two-year boycott. The Parliament of Northern Ireland was paralysed over new trade rules between the European Union and the […]
Myanmar’s civil war and India’s interests Subject: IR Sec: Places in news About News: A few weeks ago, the Arakan Army captured Paletwa in the Chin State which lies on Myanmar’s western borders with Bangladesh and India. The developments in Paletwa will impact the Indian government’s Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP) in Myanmar, which has already faced significant delays. The Arakan Army, along with the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Ta’ang National […]
Axis of resistance Subject: IR Section: Int grouping What is the axis of resistance? The term “Axis of Resistance” typically refers to a geopolitical and strategic alliance among certain countries and groups in the Middle East that share common goals and interests. The axis often opposes what its members perceive as external interference, […]
Nearly 400 Ethiopians have died of starvation Subject: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Ethiopian national ombudsman has reported nearly 400 starvation deaths in the Tigray and Amhara regions, acknowledging hunger-related fatalities amidst a backdrop of drought and the aftermath of a civil war that concluded 14 months ago. Details: The slow […]
BRICS and BRICS PLUS Subject: IR Section: Int Groupings Context: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have confirmed that they are joining the BRICS bloc. More on news: The five countries were extended invitations along with Argentina at a summit in August in Johannesburg to join the bloc comprising […]
Back from Arctic winter voyage, scientists ‘happy to see Sun’ again Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Girish was part of the four-member scientific team that became the first set of researchers from India to spend a winter carrying out scientific studies in the world’s northernmost habitation. More on news: India is […]