Australia’s Indigenous Voice referendum Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Australians will vote in a referendum on October 14 to decide whether the country’s indigenous peoples should be formally consulted in making laws More about the news: On October 14, Australians will participate in a historic referendum that seeks to determine whether […]
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Subject :IR Section: International organisation Context: The recent attack of Israel in Gaza More about UNRWA: It is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 when nearly three-quarters of a million Palestinians became refugees […]
Questions of foetal viability and rights of unborn child Subject: IR Section: International conventions Context: Legal dispute spanned two Supreme Court benches, raising abortion autonomy and legislative concerns. What is the case about; A 27-year-old woman, with two children, seeks an abortion due to unplanned pregnancy and financial constraints. A two-judge bench approved […]
Israel used White Phosphorus bomb in Israel Subject :IR Section: International conventions Context: Israel used White Phosphorus bomb in Israel More about the news: The Human Rights Watch accused Israel of using white phosphorus bombs in the densely populated Gaza Strip in response to a recent Hamas attack. Israel’s Defense Forces denied using […]
Overview of Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023 Report Subject: IR Section: Reports and Indices Details India’s Position: India has slipped four notches to 111 out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023. This is a decline from its position at 107 out of 121 countries in 2022. Child Wasting Rate: […]
OECD-Tax Deal Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Why in News? OECD Initiative: The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has introduced a new multilateral convention to address tax challenges related to the digitalization and globalization of the economy. Two-Pillar Solution: The convention is a part of the Two-Pillar Solution, which includes Pillar […]
Putin visit Kyrgyzstan first foreign visit since arrest warrant by ICC Subject: IR Section: International organisation Context: Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on his first foreign trip since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for his arrest for alleged war crimes. More about the news: Russian President Vladimir […]
What war crimes laws apply to the Israel-Palestinian conflict Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: The recent conflict between Israel and Palestinian forces since militant group Hamas’ weekend assault. What laws govern the conflict: International rules for armed conflict originated from the 1949 Geneva Conventions, ratified by all UN member states. These rules […]
P20 Summit Subject: IR Section : Groupings Context: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) on 13 October 2023 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi More about the news: What is P20 Summit: P20 is a congregation of Parliamentary Speakers from the Parliaments of G20 nations. It is […]