The protection of hospitals during armed conflicts Subject: IR Section :International Convention What the law says: According to International humanitarian law (IHL), health establishments and units, including hospitals, should not be attacked. This protection extends to the wounded and sick as well as to medical staff and means of transport. The rule has […]
Philippines invites neighbor to frame south China sea conduct rule Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Philippines invites neighbor to frame south China sea conduct rule. More about the news: The Philippines has initiated discussions with neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Vietnam to create a separate code of conduct for the […]
China keen on extending China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to Sri Lanka Subject IR Section: Places in news Context: China keen on extending China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to Sri Lanka More about the news: China is reportedly prioritizing the extension of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) to Sri Lanka, as revealed by the Chinese President’s Special […]
Finland closes four crossing points on Russia border Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Finland closes four crossing points on Russia border More about the news: Finland has closed four border crossings with Russia in response to an increase in asylum seekers, blaming Moscow for directing migrants to these points in retaliation […]
What is the BDS movement Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: An article published in a German newspaper last week accused Indian poet and curator Ranjit Hoskote of “anti-Semitism” and sympathizing with the BDS movement Some facts about BDS Movement: The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, initiated in 2005 by over […]
Navy ready for evacuations if Gaza situation warrants it Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The Navy chief said that Navy is ready for evacuations if Gaza situation warrants it More about the news: The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Hari Kumar, stated that the Indian Navy is prepared to deploy […]
Border Peace and Tranquility Agreement Subject: IR Section: Neighbouring countries More about the news: The 30th anniversary of the Border Peace and Tranquility Agreement (BPTA) between India and China recently passed without acknowledgement, highlighting its contested legacy today. It was signed in 1993, the BPTA aimed to maintain peace and tranquility along the Line […]