Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development
Context: India has been elected president of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) General Conference (GC) for the third successive term. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) Role of Prasar Bharati: -Source: The Hindu
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Context: Recently, Azerbaijan launched a military operation in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, resulting in casualties. The operation is part of a long-standing dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the region Relevance: Prelims, GS-II: International Relations (Important Foreign Policies and Developments), GS-I Geography (Maps), GS-I: History (World History) Dimensions of the Article: Nagorno-Karabakh begin conflict The Azeri-Armenian war of […]
India and Argentina Sign Social Security Agreement (SSA) to Protect Professionals’ Rights
Context: India and Argentina have signed a ‘Social Security Agreement (SSA)’ to protect the legal rights of professionals in each other’s fields, promoting safe international mobility for professionals from both nations. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Social Security Agreement (SSA) Key Highlights of the SSA India-Argentina Relations Elevation to Strategic Partnership: […]
UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2023
Context: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has published the Review of Maritime Transport 2023, focusing on the problem of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in international shipping and the difficulties associated with decarbonizing the industry. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Review on Global Shipping […]
Asia Pacific Forum on Human Rights
Context: President of India inaugurated the annual general meeting and Biennial Conference of the Asia Pacific Forum on Human Rights in New Delhi celebrating the landmark 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: President’s View on Human Rights: About the Asia Pacific Forum on Human Rights: Goals: Functions and Services: National Human Rights […]
India Ageing Report 2023
Context: The India Ageing Report 2023 was released recently by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key highlights of the report Key Data Sources: Projection of Elderly Population: Decadal Growth Rate: Population Aged 80 and Above: Vulnerabilities of […]
About A International Coffee Organization
Context: International Coffee Organization (ICO), in collaboration with the Coffee Board of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Government of Karnataka is hosting the 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC) at Bengaluru. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: International Coffee Organization (ICO) Establishment and UN Affiliation: Unique Intergovernmental Organization: Global […]
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Context: China has refused to further expand cooperation in the areas of energy, water management, and climate change under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This refusal signals a strain in the ironclad friendship between the two all-weather allies. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: What is the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)? […]
An Economic Corridor, the Israel Link and the Geopolitics
Context: The 2023 G-20 summit, which was held under India’s presidency, was highly successful despite the group’s limited economic focus on the complex global issues of our time. India’s exceptional performance at the summit, held in early September, garnered widespread global media attention. Notably, the summit saw various significant achievements being undertaken. Relevance: GS2- International […]
About A Asia Pacific Forum
Context: Recently, the President of India inaugurated Annual General Meeting and Biennial Conference of the Asia Pacific Forum on Human Rights in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: International Relations About Asia Pacific Forum