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Syllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Why in the News? Russia’s recent announcement of nuclear drills near the Ukraine border and plans to station nuclear weapons in Belarus have escalated global tensions, raising concerns about nuclear posturing and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Heads of FATF, Interpol, and UNODC stress targeting illicit profits of transnational organized crime. Focus on preventing funds from facilitating conflicts, terrorism, and harming vulnerable populations. Issue raised at the 33rd Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Vienna. Leaders emphasize that reducing criminal profits aligns with the 2030 Sustainable …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Russia strikes over 30 towns in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, prompting mass evacuations. Kyiv’s defences breached, tactical success acknowledged. About Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russian troops invaded Ukraine from multiple directions, targeting key areas including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Donbas, and southeastern regions. Russia annexed Crimea amidst the conflict, triggering international sanctions and economic repercussions. The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian Navy guides Panama tanker, attacked by Houthi militants, to safety; all 30 crew, including 22 Indians, unharmed. source:dailysun About Naval Response to Attack: The Indian Navy intervened to aid a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker, MV Andromeda Star, with 30 crew members, including 22 Indians, after it was targeted in a …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests. India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Why in the News? Recent events, including Iran’s directattack on Israel in April 2024, have intensified tensions in the region. Focus: This article discusses the recent escalation between Israel and Iran, marked by Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Attack blamed on IS militants kills 22 pro-government fighters in central Syria, highlighting ongoing security threats in the region. source:voanews About the Deadly Attack in Central Syria: Suspected Islamic State (IS) militants launched an attack in central Syria. The assault targeted pro-government fighters, resulting in the deaths of 22 individuals. The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Iran’s attack on Israel indicates the end of strategic patience, signalling readiness for conflict escalation in the region. source:bussinessstandard About the Iran’s Strategic Move: Hamas is far from being dismantled and it still keeps some 130 hostages who were captured on Oc- tober 7. There is a genocide case against Israel …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Focus: The article discusses the evolving dynamics of US-China relations under the Biden administration’s “responsible competition” strategy. With growing economic tensions and differing views on engagement, the piece delves into recent high-level communications and diplomatic efforts in the Indo-Pacific …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Paramilitary attack in Sudan’s Um Adam village kills 25 and wounds 200, escalating the ongoing conflict in the region. source:theeconomist About the Paramilitary Attack in Sudan: Sudanese paramilitary forces conducted an assault on a village south of Khartoum, resulting in 25 deaths and 200 injuries, according to a local activists’ committee. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Expansion talks of the AUKUS security pact to include Japan as a deterrent against China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. About the Expansion Talks on AUKUS Security Pact: Initiation of Discussions: The U.S., Britain, and Australia are commencing talks to expand their AUKUS security pact. Focus Areas: Discussions will revolve around “Pillar …
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