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UN Urges Global Rules for Autonomous Killer Weapons Why in the News ? The United Nations (UN) and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have warned that rapid advances in autonomous weapons could soon enable machines to independently target humans. They urged countries to establish specific international bans and restrictions before such systems become …
Read MoreCOMPREHENSIVE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM (CCIT) Why in the News? UNGA Support: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has renewed support for India’s proposal on the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) during the Ninth Review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, with discussions scheduled for SIR 2026 (Special Intensive Review 2026). India’s Stand: India …
Read MoreIndia’s Bimal Patel Elected as ITLOS Judge India’s Prof. Dr. Bimal N. Patel has been elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term. This is an important achievement for India in the field of international maritime law and ocean governance. ITLOS is an independent …
Read MoreTaliban Marriage Decree Raises Global Human Rights Concerns Why in the News ? The United Nations has criticised a new marriage decree issued by the Taliban in Afghanistan, warning that it deepens discrimination against women and may legitimise child marriage practices. Taliban Decree and Restrictions on Women The Taliban government introduced a 31-article decree regulating …
Read MoreCYBER WARFARE AND THE CHALLENGE OF GLOBAL LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY Syllabus: GS 3: Cyber security and challenges. Awareness in the field of IT Why in the News? Recent geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran highlighted the increasing use of state-sponsored cyber attacks alongside conventional military actions, raising concerns regarding cyber warfare accountability and …
Read MoreInternational Law Is Not Dead: Defending the Resilience of a Rules-Based Global Order Syllabus: GS 2 International relations Focus area The article analyses the contemporary crisis facing international law amid rising geopolitical conflicts and populist-authoritarian trends. It argues that despite repeated violations—particularly of the prohibition on the use of force—international law remains resilient. Beyond …
Read MoreCYBERCRIME AND A GLOBAL GOVERNANCE CRISIS Syllabus: GS 3: Awareness in the field of IT Cyber security and Governance Why in the News? In December 2024, the United Nations adopted the Convention against Cybercrime, the first multilateral criminal justice treaty in two decades. India, the United States, Japan, and Canada declined to sign, exposing deep …
Read MoreUS Airstrike on ISIS Militants in Nigeria: Environmental Clearance Concerns Why in the News? The United States conducted an airstrike against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of the Nigerian government, highlighting growing environmental clearance cooperation amid concerns over militant violence and religious targeting in West Africa. This operation raises questions about the …
Read MoreIndians in Russian Army: Deaths, Discharge, Diplomacy Why in the News? The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed Parliament that 202 Indians have been recruited into the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 deaths reported, raising concerns over illegal recruitment, diplomatic engagement, and environmental jurisprudence for Indian nationals abroad. Recruitment, Casualties and Repatriation Issues: …
Read MoreHuman Rights Day Reaffirms Global Equality Principles Why in the News? Human Rights Day 2025 was observed on 10th December to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. The day highlights the global commitment to protecting dignity, freedom, and justice for individuals through awareness campaigns and public initiatives. This …
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