Ireland, Spain, Norway to formally recognise Palestine Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on May 22 that they will formally recognise the state of Palestine. Key Highlights: The European countries’ announcements come weeks after 143 of 193 countries in the United Nations (U.N.)  General Assembly voted for […]

    India backs Palestine’s bid for full UN membership Subject: IR Section: Int Org Context: A resolution was passed in the United Nations with an overwhelming majority supporting full membership of Palestine and pressing the Security Council to give “favourable consideration” to the bid. Details of the resolution: Resolution: ‘Admission of new Members to […]