China Bhutan boundary talks Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: China and Bhutan held their 25th round of boundary talks in Beijing and signed a Cooperation Agreement on the “Responsibilities and Functions of the Joint Technical Team (JTT) on the Delimitation and Demarcation of the Bhutan-China Boundary.” More about the news: China […]
The legality of using white phosphorus Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: Human Rights Watch recently accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in Gaza, raising concerns about the potential risks posed to civilians. About White Phosphorus: It is a pyrophoric that ignites when exposed to oxygen, producing thick, light smoke alongside an […]
Russia passes law to withdraw from ratification of nuclear test ban treaty Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: Russian parliament’s upper house votes to revoke nuclear test ban treaty ratification More about the news: Russia’s upper house of parliament voted to revoke the country’s ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, originally […]
How Olympic cities are selected Subject :IR Section: International organisation Context: India has declared its intention to host the Olympic Games, preferably in 2036, and Youth Olympics in 2029 during the opening ceremony of the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai on October 14. Details: Only three Asian countries have ever […]
Why the ‘world’s most gender-equal country’ is protesting inequality Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Iceland PM joins women’s strike More about the news: Women of Iceland, often called the world’s most gender-equal country, went on a one-day strike to protest against gender discrimination. The striking women were joined by the Prime […]
Nuseirat refugee Camp Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: Israel attacked the Nuseirat Refugee camp in central Gaza. Some more details about the -Nuseirat refugee Camp: Nuseirat is a Palestinian refugee camp located five kilometers north-east of Deir al-Balah. The refugee camp is in the Deir al-Balah Governorate, Gaza Strip. The […]