US announces 10-nation force to counter Houthi attacks in Red Sea Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: More about the news: The U.S. and several other nations have initiated a new force, Operation Prosperity Guardian, to protect ships in the Red Sea that are under attack by drones and ballistic missiles […]
Migrant vessel capsized off Libya Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: Over 60 drown in a migrant vessel off Libya while trying to reach Europe More about the news: A boat carrying 86 migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, resulting in the tragic death of over 60 people, including women […]
What led to the coup attempt in Sierra Leone? Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: On November 26, unidentified gunmen attempted a coup in Sierra Leone, targeting military barracks, police stations, and correctional centers. What is happening in Sierra Leone? In August 2023, the Sierra Leone police arrested several individuals, including […]
The stormy Red Sea, the complexities of global events Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context The Israel-Hamas war has opened a new front in the Red Sea, which will impact Asian economies. Various Global Tensions Escalation of Tensions: At the end of October, a bold terror attack by Hamas against Israel […]
Bhutan to have 1000-sq. km. green city along Assam border ‘connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia’ Subject :IR Section: Places in news Gelephu Smart city Project: Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck announced plans for an “international city” on a 1,000+ sq. km. area bordering Assam, at the Changlimathang stadium in Thimpu. This […]
Hungary blocked EU aid to Ukraine Subject :IR Section: Groupings Context: Hungary blocked EU aid to Ukraine What is Hungary’s stance on aid to Ukraine: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a right-wing leader and close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has expressed opposition to Ukraine’s bid for EU membership. Orban believes that […]
Maldives will not renew agreement for joint hydrographic survey with India Subject: IR Section: India’s neighbours Context: The Maldives cabinet has decided against renewing a 2019 MoU with India for hydrographic surveying. India had “agreed” to Maldivian demand that Indian troops be withdrawn from the Indian Ocean Island nation. Maldives considers it is […]
New Delhi Declaration’ on artificial intelligence adopted Subject : IR Section: Int Groupings Context: Representatives from 28 countries and the European Union convened to adopt the ‘New Delhi Declaration’ at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit. Hosting the summit, India is set to chair the GPAI grouping in 2024. Key points […]