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LULA’S HISTORIC VICTORY SIGNALS HOPE AMID GLOBAL POLITICAL SHIFTS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Electoral Victory: Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated Flavio Bolsonaro in the presidential runoff, securing 51.79% of the votes. Political Comeback: Lula overturned his first-round deficit through grassroots mobilisation, digital campaigning and a revised welfare-focused electoral strategy. Global Significance: His …
Read MoreTHIS ISN’T THE UN WE NEED Why in the News? On the occasion of the UN’s 81st anniversary, former Indian envoy to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, examined the organisation’s declining effectiveness and the role of member states in its shortcomings. Despite ongoing wars, disregard by powerful countries and delays in institutional reforms, public opinion surveys …
Read MoreUN Blacklists Israel, Russia Over Conflict Violence Why in the News ? The United Nations has, for the first time, included Israel and Russia in its annual blacklist of parties accused of conflict-related sexual violence, citing verified incidents involving detainees, prisoners of war, and civilians in conflict zones. This ex post facto listing follows documented …
Read MoreRussia Declares Human Rights Watch Undesirable Organisation Why in the News ? Russia has officially designated Human Rights Watch (HRW) as an “undesirable organisation,” banning the group’s operations and making cooperation with it a prosecutable offence. The decision intensifies Moscow’s crackdown on foreign NGOs amid ongoing international criticism of its human rights record. Russia’s Decision …
Read MoreChina–Japan Tensions Rise Over Senkaku Islands Patrol Why in the News? China’s Coast Guard patrolled the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, escalating tensions with Japan following Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remark that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response. The incident has deepened diplomatic strain amid China’s growing assertiveness in the East China Sea, raising …
Read MoreGlobal Push for Palestinian State Recognition Intensifies Diplomacy Why in the News? Over 140 world leaders are gathering at the UN General Assembly 2025 in New York, where discussions on Palestinian state recognition, ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, and diplomatic responses, including Mahmoud Abbas speaking via video link, dominate the agenda. The assembly also addresses global health …
Read MoreUnderstanding Russia’s Taliban Gauntlet Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS? On July 3, 2025, Russia officially recognized the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), making it the first country to do so since the Taliban takeover in 2021. This …
Read MoreIndia Secures Presidency of Global Administrative Sciences Body Why in the News? India wins IIAS presidency, defeating Austria with 87 out of 141 votes in a historic mandate. This victory highlights India’s growing global influence in public administration reforms and administrative innovations, championed through the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) based in …
Read MoreCrimea’s Strategic Significance and Trump’s Peace Proposal Why in the News ? Former US President Donald Trump proposed recognizing Crimea as part of Russia to end the Ukraine war, potentially reversing a long-standing US foreign policy stance. The move raises concerns over legitimizing territorial annexation and compromising Ukraine’s sovereignty. Why Crimea Matters to Russia ? …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 3 – Artificial Intelligence , uses, impact in international relations and strategic affairs Focus : This article critically evaluates the strategic implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly the idea of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), through a detailed analysis of proposals equating AI with nuclear weapons. It challenges flawed analogies, discusses issues with …
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