What is in news The Simorgh satellite launcher is the latest development from Iran for carrying research cargo into space. Recently, Iran also announced a successful test of its most powerful solid fuel satellite launcher to date, the Zoljanah. Reference: …
The United Nations represents a vast world, and it is ironic that such an important entity has just 5 permanent members. The current Security Council membership reflects post-Globe War II reality and, as a result, is out of step with …
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty that establishes procedures that provide for the prompt return of children wrongfully retained or removed from their habitual residence. The Convention applies to children under …
Background The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), more commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, was reached between Iran and six world powers known as the P5+1 (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) in …
What’s in the news? As part of yet another deployment undertaken by the Indian Navy since 2020 under Mission SAGAR, Indian Naval Ship Kesari entered the Port of Maputo, Mozambique recently. This is the eighth such deployment in consonance with …
What’s in the news? The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously passed a resolution permitting a carveout in sanctions against the Taliban to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. The resolution, put forward by the U.S., passed …
What’s in the news? India hosted the third India-Central Asia dialogue which saw participation of the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Highlights of the Dialogue India and Central Asian nations share a “broad regional …
For decades, India viewed the Gulf countries primarily through the lens of economics, as a source of oil and a destination for labour exports. However, in recent years, this economic prism has evolved into a strategic one. The elevation of …
What’s in the news? On the occasion of Bhutan’s national day, Bhutan has decided to confer its highest civilian award Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo or The Order of The Druk Gyaplo to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Many countries have honoured …
Why in News: President Ram Nath Kovind participated in the celebration to mark the golden jubilee of independence of Bangladesh and victory in the Bangladeshi Liberation War Brief summary of the movement It began with the declaration of Independence by …