Biden Pardons Son Hunter Despite Past Pledges Not To
US Presidential Pardon Power:
Trump threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS If Dollar is Undermined
Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) Context Dollar Dominance BRICS Intentions Trump’s Response Russia’s Position Implications
About OPCW-The Hague Award
Context: The 2024 OPCW The Hague Award was conferred upon the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) at a ceremony during the 29th Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP) of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) at Hague. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About OPCW-The Hague Award […]
About UN High Seas Treaty
Context: India signed the High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, in September 2024, marking a major milestone in international ocean governance. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About UN High Seas Treaty: The High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Agreement on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity […]
Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention
Context: The United States has recently taken significant steps in its military support to Ukraine, including approving the supply of anti-personnel landmines, despite these being banned under the 1997 Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention. This move has raised concerns about the implications for international norms and agreements. Additionally, the U.S. has supplied Ukraine with the Army Tactical […]
ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus
Context: The Union Defence Minister engaged in a series of high-level discussions with counterparts from the United States, Japan, and the Philippines during the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) held in Vientiane, Laos. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Meeting Frequency and Context: Objectives of ADMM-Plus: […]
Global Energy Efficiency Alliance
Context: The UAE has unveiled an ambitious initiative to establish the ‘Global Energy Efficiency Alliance’ during COP29, hosted in Azerbaijan. Global Energy Efficiency Alliance Strategic Initiatives Significance and Impact -Source: The Hindu
India and Italy Forge Ahead with Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29
Context: India and Italy have solidified their commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation through the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29, a comprehensive framework unveiled following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G20 summit in Brazil. This ambitious plan spans key sectors such as defense, trade, energy, and […]
Treaty Principles Bill in New Zealand
Context: In New Zealand, Maori lawmakers recently staged a haka protest at the legislature to express their opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill, which proposes a reinterpretation of the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi. This powerful display of traditional Maori dance underscored the intense debate surrounding the bill and its implications for tribal development policies. The […]
G20 Summit Kicks Off in Rio
Context: The G20 summit commenced at the Modern Art Museum in Rio de Janeiro, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The summit features participation from key global leaders, including India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, and China’s Xi Jinping, who are engaging in critical discussions on trade, climate change, […]