Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran
Context: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, early on July 31. The 62-year-old, who had been managing Hamas’s political operations from exile in Qatar, reportedly died in what Hamas described as an Israeli “strike” on his residence. The Israeli military has not commented on the incident so far. Relevance: Dimensions […]
India and US Sign Historic Cultural Property Agreement
Context: India and the US have signed their first Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) to tackle illegal trafficking of cultural artifacts and facilitate the return of antiquities to their countries of origin. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Cultural Property Agreement
Quad Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo
Context: A recent Quad Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo featured key diplomats: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar of India, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa. Following the meeting, they issued a joint statement expressing anticipation for the upcoming Quad summit in India. The statement emphasized […]
About Tell Umm Amer Heritage site
Context: The World Heritage Committee (WHC) decided to include the Palestinian site of Tell Umm Amer in both the UNESCO World Heritage Site List and the Lost of World Heritage in Danger during its 46th session in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Tell Umm Amer Heritage Site: UNESCO: What […]
2024 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update
Context: Recently, the 2024 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update, titled “The Urgency of Now: AIDS at a Crossroads,” presented a critical overview of the current state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the global response to it. This update underscores the pressing need for renewed efforts and strategies to combat the epidemic effectively. Relevance: GS II: International […]
India’s Manufacturing Opportunity with China Plus One Strategy
Context: India is well-positioned to leverage the China Plus One strategy to attract global manufacturing investments. While China maintains strong export capabilities, India’s large domestic market, affordable talent pool, and significant growth potential present it as a compelling alternative for global investors. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Overview of China+1 Strategy […]
Overview of Hannibal Directive
Context: According to a recent report the Israeli military reportedly employed the Hannibal Directive during the October 7 attack by Hamas. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Overview of Hannibal Directive Origin and Response Criticism -Source: Indian Express
BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
Context: The 2nd Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat will begin today in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Important International groupings), Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About BIMSTEC History of Formation of the BIMSTEC Significance of BIMSTEC Strategic Significance for India […]
Key Highlights from the SCO Summit 2024
Context: Recently the 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was concluded in Astana, Kazakhstan and brought together leaders from across the region. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key highlights from the SCO Summit 2024: What is the SCO? Member states Main goals Focus areas: Organizational structure of SCO The SCO secretariat has two permanent bodies — […]
Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)
Context: Recently, India participated in the 86th session of the Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Participation in the 86th Session of the Executive Committee (CCEXEC) of the CAC: Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) Codex Standards: -Source: The Hindu