Category: World Affairs
Dual-use Goods
Indian Security agencies detained a vessel over suspicion of dual-use consignment.
Uyghur Forced Labor
EU mulls sweeping forced labour
13th Ministerial Conference of World Trade Organisation
Recently, 13th ministerial conference (MC13) was held in UAE with an aim to provide solution to food security for fisherman.
Shahpur Kandi Barrage – Indus Water Treaty
The completion of the Shahpur Kandi barrage has halted the flow of water from the River Ravi to Pakistan.
Paruveta Utsavam
Recently, The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) made efforts to secure UNESCO recognition as an ‘intangible cultural heritage’ for the annual ‘Paruveta’ festival.
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).