What is the News? French President has asked for forgiveness for his country’s role in the Rwanda Genocide, 1994. Contents1 About Rwanda Genocide, 1994:2 Sequence of Events:3 Immediate Cause of Genocide:4 How did the conflict end?5 What role did France play during the Rwanda Genocide 1994? About Rwanda Genocide, 1994: The “Rwandan Genocide” refers to… Continue reading Rwanda Genocide 1994 – French President Seeks forgiveness
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UAE’s “Golden Visa” system offers long-term residency
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Golden Visa?3 Why this move by the UAE Government?4 Significance for India: What is the News? Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has received his golden visa from the UAE government. What is a Golden Visa? The Golden Visa system was introduced by the United Arab Emirates(UAE) Government in… Continue reading UAE’s “Golden Visa” system offers long-term residency
India Abstains on “UNHRC Resolution” to Probe in Gaza Violence
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the UNHRC Resolution:4 Why has India abstained from voting on the resolution? What is the News? India has abstained from voting on the resolution at the UN Human Rights Council(UNHRC) on Gaza. The resolution calls for the setting up of the Commission of Inquiry on human rights violations… Continue reading India Abstains on “UNHRC Resolution” to Probe in Gaza Violence
One State Solution for Palestine
Synopsis: The whole premise of the two-state solution is wrong. The only alternative is that settlers (Jews) and natives (Palestinians) should together build a new state. And that state is democratic and not against the Arab world. Background Many world countries through the United Nations insist on a two-state solution to end the Israel-Palestine conflict.… Continue reading One State Solution for Palestine
India’s Act East Policy : Issues and Challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About India’s Act East Policy3 Comparing Look East with Act East4 Progress made under the Act East Policy5 Factors inhibiting the success of Act East Policy6 Suggestions to improve the relations7 Conclusion Introduction After the end of the Cold War, the majority of countries made changes to their economic and strategic policies. It… Continue reading India’s Act East Policy : Issues and Challenges – Explained, Pointwise
EU leaders agree to donate 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Highlights of the Summit: During the Summit:4 About European Union(EU): What is the News? The European Union(EU) countries have gathered in Brussels, Belgium for a two-day summit. During the summit the EU leaders has agreed to donate 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines Key Highlights of the Summit:… Continue reading EU leaders agree to donate 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines
Indo-US Synergy on Regional, Bilateral and Multilateral issues
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Background:4 Synergy between bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues:5 Factors behind such synergy:6 Way Forward: Synopsis: The visit of the Indian Foreign Minister to the US presents an opportunity to improve the strategic partnership. It highlights the India-US synergy on bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues. Background: Indo-U.S ties are improving under the Biden… Continue reading Indo-US Synergy on Regional, Bilateral and Multilateral issues
UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Electronic Travel Authorisation(ETA) Scheme:4 Significance of this new scheme: What is the News? The United Kingdom(UK) has announced plans for a fully digital border with the launch of Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme. About Electronic Travel Authorisation(ETA) Scheme: The scheme is similar to the U.S.-style electronic travel authorization. It… Continue reading UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme
India’s Stand on Palestine and Israel Conflict
Synopsis: In its recent statement, India tried to maintain a balance between its relations with Israel and Palestine. Why is it difficult for India to take sides in this conflict? Introduction India is a non-permanent at the UN Security Council. It attempted a subtle balancing act by repeating its traditional support for the Palestine cause.… Continue reading India’s Stand on Palestine and Israel Conflict
India loses “Farzad B gas field” project as Iran decides to develop it domestically
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Farzad B Gas Field:4 Sequence of Events:5 India’s Response: What is the News? Iran has given the Farzad B gas field to a domestic gas producer. This is a setback for India’s energy ties with Iran. As ONGC has been part of the ongoing cooperation of the Gas field.… Continue reading India loses “Farzad B gas field” project as Iran decides to develop it domestically
