Syria’s new leader vows not to negatively interfere in Lebanon Sub :IR Sec: Places in news Context: The new leader in Syria, Muhammad al-Jolani has pledged not to “negatively interfere” in Lebanon during a meeting with Lebanese Druze leaders Walid and Taymur Jumblatt. Druze community: The Druze are a monotheistic religious and ethnic […]
Madan Lokur is UN Internal Justice Council chief Sub : IR Sec: Int org Context: Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Madan B. Lokur has been appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council. Lokur has been appointed for a 4-year-tenure ending on November 12, 2028. United Nations Internal Justice Council: […]
Crimes Against Humanity: A Global Perspective and India’s Position Sub: IR Sec: Int conventions Why in News On December 4, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution approving the text of a proposed treaty on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity (CAH). This marks the commencement of negotiations […]
India’s Treatment of Rohingya Refugees Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Why in News A recent report by The Azadi Project and Refugees International highlights severe violations of human and constitutional rights faced by Rohingya refugees detained in India. It underscores India’s failure to adhere to its international human rights obligations. Key Findings […]
Myanmar rebels recapture headquarters after 30 years Sub: IR Sec : Places in news Context: The Karen National Union (KNU), an ethnic rebel group from Myanmar, announced that it had recaptured its former headquarters, Manerplaw, from the Myanmar military (junta) after almost 30 years. About Manerplaw: Manerplaw was a village in Kayin State, […]
Jaishankar thanks Moldova for helping Indians during the Ukraine crisis Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: India expressed gratitude to Moldova for its support during Operation Ganga in February 2022, which helped evacuate around 20,000 Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed this appreciation […]
Israel to double population in occupied Golan Heights Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Israel announced plans to double its population in the occupied Golan Heights, citing ongoing security threats from Syria. About Golan Heights: The Golan Heights, or simply the Golan, is a basaltic plateau at the southwest corner of […]
Caught in the Vortex of the Golden Triangle Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Why in News Recent reports highlight a surge in human trafficking and forced cybercrime activities in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Victims, including many from India, Pakistan, and Myanmar, are lured by […]