Ukraine fires missiles at Russia Black Sea navy headquarters in Crimea Subject :IR Section: Places in news Source: IE Context: Ukraine struck the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in a missile attack. More about the news: Ukraine fires a missile attack that struck the headquarters of Moscow’s Black Sea fleet in annexed […]
UNGA Session Subject: IR Section: International organisation Context: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar began a nine-day visit to the US, primarily to attend the annual session of the UN General Assembly in New York. More about the news: The theme of the 78th session of UNGA is “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: […]
Peace clause at WTO Subject :IR Section: International Organisation Source: BL Context: Developing nations, including India, will make a strong pitch for a permanent solution to their concerns on subsidy limits placed on their public stockholding programmes at the WTO Senior Officials’ meeting scheduled next month, sources have said. The meeting has been […]
India suspends visa service in Canada Subject :IR Section: Bilateral Relations Context: Canadian PM’s statement in the Canadian parliament alleging that Indian agents killed Pro-Khalistani Hardeep Singh Nijjar has caused India-Canada relations to plunge to a fresh low. More about the news: Hardeep Singh Nijjar, leader of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and […]
India Pakistan attended a crucial meet in Vienna for the Indus Water row Subject :IR Section: Neighbouring countries Context: India attended a two-day meeting of the Neutral Expert proceedings in Vienna for Indus Water Row. More about the news: A delegation from India, led by the secretary, Department of Water Resources, attended a […]
UN General Assembly 2023: Political declaration on pandemics approved, critics call it ‘rhetoric’ Subject :IR Section: International Organisation Context: The United Nations member states adopted September 20, 2023 a historical political declaration to ensure that the world is better prepared for future pandemics, at a High-Level Meeting during the ongoing UN General Assembly. […]
Sudan conflict fallout: Over 1200 children have died in country amid healthcare crisis, says UN Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: More than 1,200 children under the age of five died in Sudan from suspected measles and malnutrition in nine camps in White Nile State between May 15 and September 14, 2023. […]
Half the global population not fully covered by essential health services: Report Subject: IR Section: International Organisation Context: The growth of Universal Health Service Coverage (UHC) has stagnated since 2015 and financial protection for those who receive health services has worsened, according to a new report. About the Report: Report jointly published by: […]