Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) – 2023 Subject: IR Section: Int org The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an annual index published by Transparency International, which ranks countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. The index is based on assessments and surveys from experts and business people, and countries are […]
Philippines and Vietnam sign deal on South China Sea Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The Philippines and Vietnam signed agreements on to prevent incidents in the South China Sea and broaden cooperation between their coast guards in a growing alliance that will likely be frowned upon by China, which claims virtually […]
Climate change, war disrupting global trade in 3 key sea lanes of Black Sea, Red Sea & Panama Canal: UNCTAD Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: UN body warns that prolonged interruptions, particularly in container shipping, poses a direct threat to global supply chains Details: The United Nations Conference on Trade and […]
Restoring Lake Victoria: CSE, Tanzanian authorities hold multi-nation stakeholder consultation Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: On January 23, 2024, a multi-nation stakeholder consultation was held in Dar es Salaam, organized by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in India and Tanzania’s National Environment Management Council (NEMC). This meeting aimed to […]
India’s research institutes need top level collaboration across the world Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: While the Centre has announced the first set of recipients of a fellowship programme called Vaibhav (VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik), the premise of the initiative remains intriguing. About VAIBHAV Fellowship Scheme The VAIBHAV Fellowship aims at improving […]
INDIA FRANCE COOPERATION Subject: IR Section: India relations with major power Context: French President Emmanuel Macron is the chief guest at Republic Day 2024 celebrations. More on news: This will be the sixth time that a French leader will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations. In December 2023, when India […]
India’s Stance on Fisheries Subsidies at WTO Subject: IR Section: Int Org Asymmetrical Agreement Rejection: India refuses to agree to an “asymmetrical” agreement on reducing fisheries subsidies that lead to overfishing. Specific carveouts are insisted upon to protect resource-poor fishers and preserve the space for capacity development. Protection of Livelihood: The livelihoods of […]
Indian Air Force Conducts Exercise Desert Knight With France, UAE Over Arabian Sea Subject: IR Section: Msc Context: On 23 Jan 24, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise Desert Knight along with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force. More on news: India, UAE, and […]
Senegal’s pink lake is on the verge of disappearing — how to protect it Subject: IR Section: Msc Lake Retba: Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose, is situated approximately 35km from Dakar, Senegal, and is famous for the pink colour of its waters. It lies north of the Cap Vert peninsula. The […]