About The Maitri Setu
Context: India-Bangladesh friendship bridge, the Maitri Setu, is all set to be functional soon. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Maitri Setu: Location and Length: Symbol of Bilateral Relations: Construction and Oversight: Design and Structure: Feni River: Location and Border: Origin and Flow: Length: -Source: The Hindu
UK’s North Sea Fossil Fuel Drilling Plans
Context: The UK Prime Minister has approved further fossil fuel drilling in the North Sea to bolster energy self-sufficiency, prompting concerns about climate commitments. The North Sea Transition Authority (NTSA) is supervising the 33rd licensing round for offshore oil and gas, raising discussions on the nation’s environmental goals. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of […]
Japan’s Controversial Fukushima Water Release
Context: Japan plans to release over 1 million metric tonnes of treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant on August 24. Despite the controversy, the government argues that this move is vital for plant cleanup after the 2011 disaster. Seen as a crucial step in decommissioning the facility and aiding Fukushima prefecture’s […]
What is BRICS?
Context: Prime Minister landed in South Africa to take part in the three-day BRICS summit. The 15th BRICS Summit is being hosted by South Africa. This will be the first in-person BRICS summit since 2019; the last three were held online because of the COVID pandemic. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: […]
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 […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Context: In a recent coup, soldiers in the West African nation of Niger installed Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani as head of state after ousting President Mohamed Bazoum. Apart from the expected international players, such as Russia and the US, the regional bloc Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been playing an active role. Relevance: […]
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 […]