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India has been elected as a member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women

News: India has been elected as the member of the Commission on Status of Women(CSW) for four years from 2021-2025. Facts: Commission on the Status of Women(CSW or UNCSW): It was established in 1946.It is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC), one of the main UN organs within the United… Continue reading India has been elected as a member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women

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Explained: In India-China standoff in Ladakh, why Chushul sector is critical

News: The Chushul sub-sector has come into focus due to the standoff between the Indian and Chinese troops. Facts: Chushul Sub-Sector: It lies south of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh. It comprises high, broken mountains and heights of Thatung, Black Top, Helmet Top, Gurung Hill, and Magger Hill besides passes such as Rezang La and… Continue reading Explained: In India-China standoff in Ladakh, why Chushul sector is critical

India welcomes U.S.-Maldives defence agreement

News: U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) and the Maldives Ministry of Defence has signed the “Framework for a Defence and Security Relationship” agreement.  Facts: About the agreement: It is a military agreement that talks about maintaining peace and security in the Indian Ocean and promoting a rules-based order that promotes stability and prosperity in the… Continue reading India welcomes U.S.-Maldives defence agreement

Explainer: What is hybrid warfare?

News: A report in The Indian Express has suggested that China may be employing hybrid warfare strategy to gain an edge against India. Facts: Hybrid Warfare: It is a military strategy which employs political warfare and blends conventional warfare, irregular warfare and cyberwarfare with other influencing methods such as fake news, diplomacy, lawfare and foreign… Continue reading Explainer: What is hybrid warfare?

Government introduces three agricultural reform Bills in Lok Sabha

News: Government of India has introduced three bills in Lok Sabha which are aimed at transformation of agriculture in the country and raising farmers income. Facts: Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance,2020: Aim:  Farming agreement: It provides for a national framework on farming agreements that protects and empowers farmers… Continue reading Government introduces three agricultural reform Bills in Lok Sabha

Singapore Convention on Mediation enters into force

News: Singapore Convention on Mediation has entered into force marking a significant development in international commercial dispute resolution. Facts: Singapore Convention also known as the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation is an international agreement regarding the recognition of mediated settlements. When was it adopted? The convention was adopted in December,2018… Continue reading Singapore Convention on Mediation enters into force

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