What is the News? India protested the U.S. decision to conduct a patrol in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the western Indian Ocean. What is the Exclusive Economic Zone(EEZ)? The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) defines an Exclusive Economic Zone(EEZ). It is an area that shall not… Continue reading “Exclusive Economic Zone”(EEZ) of India
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Turkey withdraws from “Istanbul Convention”
What is the News? Turkey withdraws from the Istanbul Convention to combat violence against women. About Istanbul Convention: Firstly, Istanbul Convention is also called the Council of Europe Convention. It aims towards preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. Secondly, Adoption: The Council of Europe Committee of Ministers adopted the convention in 2011.… Continue reading Turkey withdraws from “Istanbul Convention”
Biden’s “Afghanistan Peace Plan”
What is the News? The US administration has proposed a new peace plan to the Afghan government and the Taliban. It aims to bring violence to a halt in Afghanistan. What are the Key Features of Biden’s Afghanistan Peace plan? UN Summit: United Nations will convene a meeting of the foreign ministers from China, Russia,… Continue reading Biden’s “Afghanistan Peace Plan”
The Doha agreement and Afghan Peace Process
What is the News? The U.S Secretary of State has confirmed the US intention to fully withdraw all forces from Afghanistan as per the Doha Agreement. About Doha Agreement: In 2020, the United States signed a historic deal with the Taliban. The deal aims to end the 18-year-war in Afghanistan. The deal was signed in… Continue reading The Doha agreement and Afghan Peace Process
Relevance of the JCPOA | Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action | Iran Nuclear Deal
Synopsis: Resolution of JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) issue is the foremost challenge for Biden administration. It is also very important for a peaceful world. Introduction: Former US president (Mr Trump) revoked the JCPOA or Iran nuclear deal in 2018. After that Iran also resumed its nuclear program. So the US under the current Biden… Continue reading Relevance of the JCPOA | Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action | Iran Nuclear Deal
“Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA)” between India and Mauritius
What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA) with Mauritius. What is CECPA? It is a kind of free trade pact that aims to provide an institutional mechanism to encourage and improve trade between the two countries. Under this agreement, countries cut or eliminate the duties on the… Continue reading “Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA)” between India and Mauritius
Agreement for Financial Support to “STARS Project”
What is the News? Department of Economic Affairs(DEA) and World Bank signed an agreement for the financial support on the Strengthening Teaching-Learning And Results for States(STARS) project. STARS project: The project would be implemented as a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Aim: To improve the overall monitoring and measurement activities in the Indian school education… Continue reading Agreement for Financial Support to “STARS Project”
India Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with IEA
What is the News? Indian Government has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the International Energy Agency(IEA). About the Strategic Partnership agreement The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation with India in global energy security, stability, and sustainability. Both IEA members and India will jointly decide the terms of the partnership. It will include a phased… Continue reading India Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with IEA
Open Skies Treaty
News: Russia has announced that it is exiting the Open Skies treaty. It said that the pact had been seriously compromised by the withdrawal of the United States. Facts: Open Skies Treaty: The treaty was signed in 1992 and came into effect in 2002. Aim: To build confidence among members through mutual openness thus reducing the chances of… Continue reading Open Skies Treaty
Iran Nuclear Deal
Context: How the Iran Nuclear deal has shaped till now. Contents1 How, the Iran nuclear deal was approached differently under different US presidents?2 Why were the Israel and Saudi’s upset over lifting Sanctions?3 How it helped Iran rivals?4 What are the motives of Israel at present? How, the Iran nuclear deal was approached differently under… Continue reading Iran Nuclear Deal
