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30May 2026

UN Blacklists Israel and Russia Over Conflict Violence

UN 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 …

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05Nov 2025

BRICS vs SWIFT: Rising Payment Alternatives 2025

HOW BRICS IS CHALLENGING SWIFT Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Grouping and agreements involving India. Why in the News? The BRICS grouping — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with new members such as Iran — is advancing efforts to challenge Western financial dominance through initiatives like BRICS Pay, a proposed cross-border …

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14Apr 2025

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Restart Amid Mutual Interests

Why in the news? The U.S. and Iran have resumed indirect nuclear talks in Muscat, aiming to lift U.S. sanctions in exchange for Iran limiting uranium enrichment. This unexpected negotiation comes just months into Trump’s second term, driven mainly by Iran’s urgent economic needs. Background of the US-Iran Nuclear Talks: After exiting the 2015 nuclear …

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18Jan 2025

Bessent’s Call for Stricter Russian Oil Sanctions

Why in the news? Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee, emphasized tightening sanctions on Russia’s oil sector to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine war. This move could significantly affect India’s oil imports and efforts to internationalize the rupee. Tighter Sanctions on Russian Oil: Scott Bessent, nominee for S. Treasury Secretary, supports stricter sanctions on Russia’s …

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04Jul 2024

GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS AND ECONOMIC DECOUPLING

Syllabus: GS-3- Trade conflicts, impact on International Relations and global economy Focus : The article explores the implications of the recent U.S. decision to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports, highlighting the potential for increased economic decoupling between the West and China. It examines the broader impacts on global trade, manufacturing, healthcare, and renewable energy, …

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UPSC Prelims 2026 Live Paper Discussion & Detailed Answer Key Analysis


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