South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: How will the ICJ decide? Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: Israel has promised to defend itself as the World Court is set to hold public hearings in the case brought by South Africa. More on news: Pretoria accuses Israel of committing genocide in contravention of the […]
Maiden embarkation of scientists from Indian Ocean Countries onboard Antarctic expedition – Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: Two scientists from Mauritius and one scientist from Bangladesh boarded the vessel at Cape town on 20 Dec 2023 to participate in the 43rd Antarctic expedition of India led by National […]
How a super energetic particle from outer space could help physics Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: A cosmic ray that has been dubbed ‘Amaterasu’ appears to have reached the earth from an empty part of the universe. More About News In May 2021, Japanese scientist Toshihiro Fujii discovered a remarkably high-energy cosmic-ray […]
Why International Law Matters Subject :IR Section :Int Conventions Context: Despite flaws and challenges in enforcement, international law remains important. International law helps hold powerful nations accountable for their actions, as seen in cases like Israel’s actions in Gaza and conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war. United Nations Charter The Charter of the United Nations is […]
Bosnian Serbs are ‘mentally’ in Serbia, their leader says Subject :IR Section :Places in news Context: Celebrations are due on 9 January, to mark 32 years since Bosnian Serbs proclaimed a “republic” deemed anti-constitutional by both Bosnia’s central government and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Details: Three months after […]
How has Red Sea trouble impacted India? Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: A spate of attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea since November by the Houthi militia of Yemen has turned the quickest marine route linking Asia with Europe through the Suez Canal unsafe. It has forced freighters to […]
Why piracy off the Coast of Somalia Subject: IR Section: Places in news Various factors have contributed to the rise of piracy off the Somali coast. These factors include: illegal fishing and dumping of toxic waste, existence of busy sea lanes high rewards and ineffective security structure, Eritrea’s hostile relationship with Ethiopia and […]