Category: World Affairs
Dar es Salaam Declaration
Recently, African heads of state unanimously agreed to a historic ban on the trade of donkey skin following the Dar es Salaam declaration.
Schengen Zone
Recently, Kosovo secured visa-free access to the Schengen zone in Europe.
Strengthening the QUAD Act
US House passes bill titled ‘Strengthening the Quad Act’
Antarctic Treaty 1959
Iranian Navy commander’s claims of Antarctica’s ownership destabilises the the Antarctic Treaty of 1959
India – UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty
Cabinet approves bilateral investment treaty with U.A.E.
Khelo India Winter Games 2024
Khelo India Winter Games a great spectacle for J&K, Ladakh.
UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA)
Why have Western countries paused its funding amid Gaza war for UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA).
Rohan Bopanna | Grand Slam Tournaments
Tennis star Rohan Bopanna conferred with Padma Shri.
International Court of Justice | Genocide Convention
South Africa accused Israel of “genocidal acts” in Gaza for violating the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
BRICS
Argentina formally rejected BRICS membership recently.
BIMSTEC
India recently seconded a senior diplomat to drive BIMSTEC as its 4th Secretary-General (SG).
International Year of Camelids
The United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids.