Cluster Bombs- Historical Context, Concerns & Conventions
The recent decision by the United States to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine amidst its conflict with Russia has ignited a significant debate.
International Organisations/Groupings/Agreements/Conventions
Belem Declaration
The ongoing Amazon Summit has garnered attention due to the inability of leaders from eight countries to reach a consensus on a crucial goal to…
World University Games 2023
Recent news has brought forth a remarkable achievement by Indian athletes at the 2023 World University Games. Their exceptional performance has resulted in a historic…
Saudi Arabia Peace Summit
In recent news, Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step towards promoting global peace by hosting a peace summit that aims to address the ongoing…
Extinction Alert for Vaquita
The International Whaling Commission (IWC) has issued an extinction alert for the vaquita porpoise (Phocoena sinus), expressing grave concern for its survival. The vaquita, a…
WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released the 9th edition of its report on the global tobacco epidemic, highlighting progress made by countries in…
Rules on Space Junk
Recently, the Australian Space Agency confirmed that identified debris was from an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rocket. This incident has highlighted the ongoing issue…
Russia-Africa Summit- What are the Key Takeaways?
The Russia-Africa Summit of 2023, hosted in St. Petersburg, Russia, was a significant platform for President Vladimir Putin to engage with internation…
Termination of the Russia-Ukraine Grain Deal- Recent Developments, Reasons & Significance
Recently, in a concerning development, Russia announced its withdrawal from the crucial Black Sea Grain deal. This move has major implication for food…
