India launches Operation Ajay today to bring home citizens from Israel-Hamas war zone Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: India launches Operation Ajay to bring home citizens from Israel-Hamas war zone More about the news: India has initiated “Operation Ajay” to repatriate its citizens from Israel and Palestine amid escalating conflict. […]
A brief introduction to the political players in Palestine Subject: IR Section: Conflict Context: Last week’s attack on Israel has brought not just Hamas under the spotlight, but also other significant players in Palestine such as Fatah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), and Palestinian Authority (PA). Some more details in […]
India likely to skip China’s BRI summit Subject: IR Section: Groupings Context: India has decided to skip BRI meet. India did not attend the summits in 2017 and 2019, having raised concerns about the BRI. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in Beijing, with the […]
Serious considerations, interest in India on hosting Olympics Subject :IR Section: International grouping Context: The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has noted that there is significant interest and deliberation within India about hosting the Olympic Games. More about the news: The President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has acknowledged […]
Gaza’s 100-year history of war Subject :IR Section: Places in news Before Haifa, Gaza: Ten months before the Battle of Haifa, Indian lancers and Gurkha riflemen played a pivotal role in the Third Battle of Gaza in November 1917. They fought alongside the Empire forces against the Ottomans, commanded by German General Kress […]
Sri Lanka is going to hold chairmanship of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Subject :IR Section: INTERNATIONAL GROUPING Context: Sri Lanka is going to take over the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) during the 23rd Council of Ministers’ Meeting More about the news: The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council […]
Israel, Hamas conflict casts shadow on ambitious economic initiatives Subject :IR Section: International Grouping Context: Israel, Hamas conflict casts shadow on ambitious economic initiatives More about the news: The recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas is expected to impact two major economic initiatives involving India, Israel, and other stakeholders. The I2U2 […]