France to pull out troops from Niger Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: France would withdraw its ambassador from Niger, followed by the French military contingent in the coming months. More about the news: France would withdraw its ambassador from Niger, followed by the French military contingent in the coming months France […]
Phillipines remove Chinese barrier from the disputed shoal Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The Philippines has removed a floating barrier installed by China to block Philippine fishing boats entering a contested area in the South China Sea. More about the news: The Philippine coast guard has removed a floating barrier installed […]
Mass March in Spain against amnesty for Catalan separatists Subject: IR Section: Places in news More about the news: Tens of thousands of Spaniards protested in Madrid against possible plans by acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to grant an amnesty to Catalan separatists. Withdrawing criminal cases against the separatists would amount to granting […]
Saudi Arabia, Arab League, and EU launch Mideast Peace Day Effort Subject :IR Section: Groupings More about the news: The initiative aims to create a “Peace Supporting Package” that will yield benefits for both Palestinians and Israelis upon reaching a peace agreement. This package includes detailed programs and contributions contingent on achieving a […]
India and UN launch Global Capacity Building Initiative Subject :IR Section: International Organisation Context: India and the UN have jointly launched an initiative aimed at building the capacity of countries in the Global South. More about the news: India and the United Nations have launched a collaborative project to assist countries in the […]
Biden to host leader of Pacific Islands , Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Subject :IR Section: Groupings Context: Biden to host leader of Pacific Islands to counter China Influence; More about the news: President Joe Biden is set to host leaders of Pacific Islands in two-day U.S.-Pacific Island Forum Summit President Joe […]
India plans G20 regulators’ dialogue in November to streamline standards- Subject : IR Section: International Organisation Context: India plans G20 regulators’ dialogue in November to streamline various standards. Key Points: India is planning to hold a regulators’ dialogue at the closing online G20 Summit proposed in November 2023. G20 nations, plus 9 invitees […]
Xinjiang Province Subject :IR Section: Places in news Context: A prominent Uyghur scholar specializing in the study of her people’s folklore and traditions has been sentenced to to life in prison Who are Uyghur: The Uyghurs are a predominantly Muslim minority Turkic ethnic group, whose origins can be traced to Central and East […]
China Targets athletes from Arunachal Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: China Targets athletes from Arunachal. More about the news: On the eve of the 19th Asian Games’ opening ceremony, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur canceled his planned trip to China. The decision was prompted by a troubling incident involving three athletes, […]