Spike in Pneumonia cases in China ,WHO seek more information Subject: IR Section: International Organisation Context: WHO seek more information on spike in Pneumonia cases in china More about the news: The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally requested detailed information from China regarding a surge in respiratory illnesses, particularly pneumonia clusters in […]
Venezuela govt fans dispute with Guyana over oil-rich region Subject :IR Section: Places in news Essequibo region: Venezuela considered the Essequibo region of Guyana as their own territory since gaining independence from Spain in 1811. It does not recognise the international border with Guyana decided in 1899, when Guyana was a British colony. […]
CAG Murmu elected as vice chair of UN external auditor panel Subject: IR Section: Internal organisation Context: CAG Murmu elected as vice chair of UN external auditor panel More about the news: Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of […]
UK Supreme Court Finds UK-Rwanda Asylum Scheme Unlawful Subject: IR Section: MSc Context: UK Supreme Court Finds UK-Rwanda Asylum Scheme Unlawful What is the Rwanda deal: The Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) was unveiled by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. This initiative aims to establish a system for relocating asylum seekers, deemed […]
India-Nordic-Baltic region aim to create long term synergies among investors from both region Subject: IR Section: Places in news More about the news: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed optimism for the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, hoping for a prompt conclusion during the 2nd India Nordic Baltic Business Conclave. Highlighting […]
IMF, FSB, FATF to update G20 nations, others on implementing roadmap for crypto assets, says FM Subject: International relation Section: International organisation Context: THE INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF), Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the Financial Action Taskforce (FATF)will provide regular updates to G20 member nations and other countries about the progress related to […]
Pak applies for BRICS, seeks Russia’s support Subject: IR Section: Internal organisation Context: Pakistan, which has applied for the BRICS membership, is looking forward to joining the group of developing nations under Russia’s presidency in 2024. Details: The bloc currently includes China, the world’s second-largest economy, as well as Brazil, Russia, India, and […]
Atoms 4Food Subject: IR Section : International Organisation What is Atoms4Food: Atoms4Food is a project that aims to solve global hunger and improve food security through the use of nuclear processes and advanced technologies. Developed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), […]
Record inflation in Argentina Subject: IR Section :Places in news Inflation in Argentina has jumped to its highest level in three decades, Compared to a year ago, inflation has accelerated to 138.3%. That’s the highest level since the early 1990s when Argentina was exiting hyperinflation. Argentina and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) face […]