International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD)
Context: IFAD President recently said that IFAD will set up a new framework to facilitate cooperation between small agricultural producers in developing nations and businesses in Japan and elsewhere Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Details: The Enhanced Linkages between Private Sector and Small-Scale Producers (ELPS) initiative will be set up with an aim […]
EU New Crypto-Legislation
Context: The European Parliament, the legislative body of the 27-country block European Union, has approved the world’s first set of comprehensive rules to bring largely unregulated cryptocurrency markets under the ambit of regulation by government authorities. The regulation, called the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), will come into force after formal approval by member states. […]
4th India-CARICOM Ministerial Meeting
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? India’s External Affairs Minister co-chaired the 4th India-CARICOM ministerial meeting with his Jamaican counterpart. About CARICOM: CARICOM is the Caribbean Community, a regional organization of Caribbean countries and dependencies. Here are some key points: Purpose: Members: Leadership: Secretariat: Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ):
24th Russia-India Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC) Meeting
Context: Recently, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister has attended the 24th Russia-India Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC) meeting in India. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Meeting between India and Russia India and Russia held discussions on various bilateral issues, including defense cooperation, trade, and economic ties. The key highlights of […]
UN Population Report: Key Takeaways
Context: India is now the most populous country in the world, having overtaken China in population, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said in its State of World Population (SOWP) report, ‘8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities’. Relevance: GS II: International Relations, GS I: Population related issues Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of UNFPA’s Report on […]
Latest Developments in Yemen
Context: Hundreds of prisoners captured during the war in Yemen were reunited with their families amid diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict. The main warring sides in Yemen are the Iran-backed Houthis and the pro-Yemen government, Saudi-led coalition. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Prisoner swap Yemen Prisoner Swap and Stockholm […]
About The IBSA Forum
Context: The trilateral India-Brazil-South Africa forum is likely to receive increased diplomatic focus, according to persons aware of the matter. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: IBSA Forum Objectives: The main objectives of the IBSA Forum are to strengthen the South-South cooperation and promote the interests of developing countries in the global […]
About The G7 Ministers Meet
Focus: Facts for Prelims, International Relations Why in News? Recently, the G7 countries pledged to quit fossil fuels faster and urged other countries to follow suit, but failed to agree to any new deadlines on ending polluting power sources like coal. About G7: History: Objectives: Meetings and decisions: Criticism:
Conflict Between Israel and Syria
Context: Recently, Israel has fired retaliatory rockets after three rockets had been launched towards Israel from Syria. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Recent Conflict in Israel and its Neighboring Countries: Timeline of Conflict between Israel and Syria: India’s Position in the Syrian-Israeli Conflict: Implications of Conflict for India: -Source: The Hindu
About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Context: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), criticised for its inaction over the deepening Myanmar crisis, strongly condemned air strikes that reportedly killed dozens of people. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization […]