UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction The United States invaded Iraq in 2003 to remove Saddam Hussein and eliminate alleged weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), but the intervention produced prolonged conflict, sectarian violence and stronger Iranian influence. After withdrawing in 2011, U.S. forces returned in 2014 against Islamic State. Their final departure on… Continue reading Outbound force: On the U.S. leaving Iraq
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North Sentinel Island
News: A U.S. national was recently arrested in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for allegedly trespassing into the restricted tribal reserve area of North Sentinel Island. About North Sentinel Island North Sentinel Island is part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. It is in the northern part of the Indian… Continue reading North Sentinel Island
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
News: The recent withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has made global headlines due to its significant political, economic, and security implications. About Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) It was established on May 28, 1975, in Lagos, Nigeria through the Treaty of Lagos.… Continue reading Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Russell’s Viper Snake
Source– This post on Russell’s Viper has been created based on the article “Bangladesh reels from surge in snake bites” published in “BBC” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Bangladesh has ordered all health centres and hospitals to stock anti-venom after reports of an increase in snake bites, particularly by Russell’s viper. About Russell’s… Continue reading Russell’s Viper Snake
Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
Source: The post is based on the article “Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline” published in “BBC” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? Finland is investigating potential sabotage of the Baltic-connector gas pipeline. What is the Baltic-connector gas pipeline? Baltic-connector gas pipeline is a natural gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia.… Continue reading Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
Black-naped pheasant-pigeon sighted in PNG for first time in 140 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Black-naped pheasant-pigeon sighted in PNG for first time in 140 years” published in BBC on 23rd November. What is the News? Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon was rediscovered after 140 years on Fergusson Island off eastern Papua New Guinea. Note: Before this rediscovery, Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon was first and last seen… Continue reading Black-naped pheasant-pigeon sighted in PNG for first time in 140 years
Nushu: The secret language men don’t know
Source: The post is based on the article “Nushu: The secret language men don’t know” published in BBC on 8th November 2022. What is the News? BBC Culture’s Secret Languages series has described the significance of the Nushu language. What is Nushu? Nushu literally means “the script of women”. It is a secret language invented… Continue reading Nushu: The secret language men don’t know
Celebrating new ways of reducing CO2 – the art of cutting carbon
Source: The post is based on the article “Celebrating new ways of reducing CO2 – the art of cutting carbon” published in BBC on 27th July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have been developing several new low-carbon technologies which could help cut CO2 emissions. What are the alternative technologies developed to reduce carbon emissions?… Continue reading Celebrating new ways of reducing CO2 – the art of cutting carbon
