Understanding how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space tech Context: In today’s era, from civilians to the military, from precision scientific studies to urban planning and disaster risk estimation, GPS has significantly changed our expectations of where we are and our sense of place. About GPS The […]
Sparking Disability Inclusive Rural Transformation (SPARK) project Subject : IR Section: Int .org It is being implemented by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and ILO in collaboration with the Women’s Development Corporation in Maharashtra. Individuals with disabilities will take the lead in the project, becoming Disability Inclusion Facilitators (DIFs). These DIFs […]
UN bars altering Guyana control of territory Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: UN court bars Venezuela from altering Guyana’s control over disputed territory More about the news: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Venezuela to refrain from taking any action that would alter Guyana’s control over the disputed Essequibo region. […]
1M1B Activate Impact Summit Subject: IR Section: International groupings More about it: The 1M1B Activate Impact Summit, organized by the Department of Global Communications in collaboration with the NGO 1M1B and supported by the Civil Society Unit, DGC, is an annual event highlighting young changemakers driving impactful initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable […]
U.S., U.K., Australia defense chiefs tout deep space radar and AI in joint deal Subject: IR Section: International Groupings Context: US, UK, Australia defense chiefs tout deep space radar, AI in joint deal More about the news: The defense chiefs of the United States, Australia, and UK convened in California to strengthen […]
China and Vietnam weigh rail link through rare earths heartland Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: China and Vietnam are working on a possible significant upgrade of their underdeveloped rail links to boost a line that crosses Vietnam’s rare earths heartland and reaches the country’s top port in the north. More about News: The upgraded railway would pass through […]
Will Myanmar rebel offensive change EU approach to conflict Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: A major offensive against Myanmar’s military-run government by an alliance of three militias of ethnic minorities What is the issue: Myanmar has been in flames ever since the military seized power on February 1, 2021 The […]
Henry Kissinger Subject :IR Section: International events Context: Henry Kissinger, dominant US diplomat of Cold War era, dies aged 100 More about the news: Henry Kissinger, the influential U.S. diplomat known for his pivotal role in Cold War-era diplomacy, has died at the age of 100. Born in Germany, Kissinger played a key […]