Global Initiative on Digital Health
Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the G20 India presidency announced a new Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Digital Health: Transforming Healthcare Through Technology Importance of Digital Health: Challenges in Digital Health: Global Initiative on Digital Health: Advancing Healthcare Transformation The Global Initiative on […]
United Nations Population Fund
Context: A project of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for gender sensitivity in Rajasthan has received support from the experts working for the elimination of customs promoting patriarchy. Relevance: GS II: International Relations United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is an international development agency established in 1968 to support […]
Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization
Context: Recently, assembling in the Brazilian city of Belem, the members of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization sought to chart a common course on how to combat climate change. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization Formation and Purpose: Evolution and Membership: Foundational Objectives: Multi-Faceted Approach: Linguistic Diversity: Collaborative […]
CBI Academy Joins Interpol Global Academy Network
Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy, a key player in crime investigation and law enforcement training, has joined the Interpol Global Academy Network as its 10th member. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Interpol Global Academy Network The Interpol Global Academy Network, introduced by Interpol in 2019, is a forward-looking initiative designed to bolster Interpol’s role as […]
China’s Stapled Visas
Context: Recently, India withdrew its eight-athlete ‘Wushu’ martial arts athletes contingent from the Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China. The move came in response to China’s issuance of stapled visas to three athletes from the Indian team, all of whom were from Arunachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What […]
India and Papua New Guinea Sign MoU for Sharing India Stack
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of Papua New Guinea have taken a significant step towards digital transformation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share India Stack. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights […]
UK-India Young Professionals Scheme
Context: The British Government recently announced the opening of the second ballot of the Young Professional Scheme for Indian citizens. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: India-UK Young Professionals Scheme Features of the India Young Professionals Scheme Visa: Conditions for Visa Holders in the UK: -Source: Indian Express
About The African Union (AU)
Context: India’s G-20 Sherpa recently said that the Indian Prime Minister’s proposal to make the African Union a permanent member of the G-20 has received an overwhelming response from the grouping. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The African Union (AU): Structure: -Source: Indian Express
UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Award
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, the heritage Byculla Railway station which has been restored to its original glory, received the UNESCO award. UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Award: Byculla Railway Station:
About the East Asia Summit
Context: Recently, India’s External Affairs Minister attended the 13th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and utilized the opportunity to engage in discussions with China’s top diplomat, on the sidelines of the event. They discussed outstanding issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), emphasizing the importance of peace and the disengagement of troops. Relevance: […]