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UN MAP RAISES QUESTIONS OVER INDIA’S BORDER DEPICTIONS WHY IN NEWS ? A UN world map prepared during consultations on the India-backed “Correct the Map” resolution has depicted Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin between Indian and Chinese claim lines.India maintains these territories as part of its sovereign territory, raising concerns over the map’s cartographic representation. …
Read MoreTHAILAND’S AMNESTY LAW SEEKS PEACE BUT SPARKS CONTROVERSY Why in the News ? Thailand’s Peaceful Society Promotion Act came into force on August 24, offering amnesty for several politically motivated offences committed between 2005 and 2025. However, exclusion of lese majeste offences, particularly involving young activists, has raised concerns over selective reconciliation. Amnesty Act: Provisions …
Read MoreWest Asia Conflict Deepens Global Hunger Concerns Why in the News ? The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the prolonged conflict in West Asia is worsening global food insecurity and threatening nutritional security. Rising energy prices, trade disruptions affecting international trade, and humanitarian funding shortages are increasing the risk of hunger …
Read MoreFive Nations Elected to UN Security Council Why in the News ? Five countries—Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe—have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term beginning on 1 January 2027 and ending on 31 December 2028. Newly Elected Non-Permanent Members of UNSC The …
Read MoreChina Expands Nuclear Infrastructure Amid Strategic Rivalry Why in the News ? Recent satellite imagery indicates that China is constructing extensive military infrastructure near its nuclear missile silos in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Analysts believe the development is aimed at strengthening China’s second-strike nuclear capability amid growing strategic competition with the United States, though …
Read MoreDaily Current Affairs Digest for UPSC & Competitive Exams | 3rd February 2026 1. India–USA Trade Pact: Tariffs Cut to 18% on Made-in-India Goods In a landmark economic development, India and the United States have concluded a major trade pact under which US tariffs on Made-in-India goods have been reduced to 18%. The agreement is …
Read MoreIndia’s Role in New World Order Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, debates have intensified over the changing global economic order, driven by the U.S.-China rivalry, new trade ecosystems, and rising populist-autocracies, creating opportunities for India to reshape global economic and strategic frameworks. Introduction Recently, the global economic order …
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 MoreWhy in the news? “India Backs Palestine’s UN Membership Bid, Highlights Historical Support and Future Rights and Privileges” India’s Support for Palestine’s UN Membership India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution supporting Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations. The resolution received 143 votes in favour, with India among the supporting nations. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? UN warns of escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, highlighting grave threat to civilians and urging international intervention. source:wolrdmap Highlights of the Intensifying Conflict: UN highlights escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, posing significant danger to civilians. Conflict involved clashes between the military and Arakan Army, exacerbating tensions between Rohingya and …
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