Military leaders of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso sign mutual defence pact Subject: IR Section: Places in news Introduction Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger signed the Liptako-Gourma Charter, forming the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The goal of the pact is to establish collective defense and mutual assistance, primarily focused on combating terrorism […]

    India-Middle East-EU corridor to have multiple routes, but hurdles remain Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: India, U.S., Saudi Arabia, UAE and other countries launched the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Ports that will be connected through the corridor are: India:Mundra (Gujarat), Kandla (Gujarat), and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (Navi Mumbai). Middle […]

    WHO releases first-of-its-kind patient safety rights charter ahead of Patient Safety Day Subject: IR Section: International relations Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) released the first-ever patient safety rights charter outlining the core rights of all patients in the context of safety of health care on September 14, 2023. About the charter: The […]

    EU Parliament votes in favor of Critical Raw Materials Act Subject: IR Section: International relations Context: The Critical Raw Materials Act was voted on in the European Parliament during the September 11-14, 2023, plenary session in Strasbourg, France. It was approved with a large majority of 515 Members of the European Parliament (MEP) […]

    India working on connecting South East Asia power grids under OSOWOG Subject: IR Section: International relations In News: India is working on connecting South East Asian power grids to Europe via Middle East Power under OSOWOG. Key Points: As part of One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG), India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE […]

    Green groups protest against World Bank funding of projects. Subject :IR Section: International Organisation In News: Environmental groups have submitted a formal complaint to the World Bank for providing financial support for two coal-fired power plants in Indonesia. Key Points: Environmental groups have submitted a formal complaint to the World Bank for providing […]

    UN convention to promote legal certainty in judicial sale of ships signed Subject: IR Section: International conventions Key Points: In a significant development, 15 countries, including China, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Switzerland, signed the UN Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships. Why this agreement is important? Maritime transport plays […]

    Transfer of personal data under the UN treaty will be under domestic laws: India Subject :IR Section: International Organisation India’s Data Transfer Stance in U.N. Cyber Crime Convention India insists on personal data transfers aligning with its domestic laws during U.N. treaty negotiations. Emphasizes national sovereignty and integrity over international laws. Expected ratification […]