Source: The post is based on the article “Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT)?3 How did the Comprehensive… Continue reading Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing
Category: International Organisations
What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Five Eyes Alliance?3 What is the objective of the Five Eyes Alliance now?4 What are the concerns related to the Five Eyes alliance? What is… Continue reading What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance?
PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies
Source: The post is based on the article “PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister addressed the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial summit. What are the key takeaways from the PM’s address at the G20 Trade Summit?… Continue reading PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies
BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations
Source: The post is based on the article “BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are the six countries invited by BRICS to become members?3 What is the significance of BRICS expansion?4 What BRICS expansion… Continue reading BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations
100 million farmer initiative
About 100 million farmer initiative Aspects Description About The “100 Million Farmers” initiative is a multistakeholder platform aimed at transitioning to net-zero, nature-positive food systems by 2030. Initiated by World Economic Forum Mission It supports private and public leaders to position food and farmers as central pillars of the global climate and nature agenda. It… Continue reading 100 million farmer initiative
Senate India Caucus to push for ‘NATO plus five’ status for India
Source: The post is based on the article “Senate India Caucus to push for ‘NATO plus five’ status for India” published in The Hindu on 25th June 2023 What is the News? U.S. Senate’s India Caucus Co-Chairs will introduce legislation to give India ‘NATO plus five’ defence status. Note: Caucus is a closed meeting of… Continue reading Senate India Caucus to push for ‘NATO plus five’ status for India
What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?” published in Indian Express on 24th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is FIPIC?3 About India’s Assistance to Pacific Island Countries4 What happened at the third FIPIC summit in 2023? What is… Continue reading What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?
Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize
Source: The post is based on the article “Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize” published in Economic Times on 8th May 2023 What is the News? Foreign ministers from Arab League member states have agreed to reinstate Syria’s membership after its suspension more than 10 years ago. What is the Arab League?… Continue reading Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize
India elected to UN Statistical Commission
Source: The post is based on the article “India elected to UN Statistical Commission” published in The Hindu on 7th April 2023 What is the News? India has been elected to the UN Statistical Commission for a four-year term. What is the United Nations Statistical Commission? The United Nations Statistical Commission was established in 1947.… Continue reading India elected to UN Statistical Commission
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty” published in The Hindu on 1st April 2023 What is the News? The UK has agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). What is the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)? The CPTPP is… Continue reading Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty
