Context For approximately four decades, territorial disputes and ethnic conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Central Asia have impacted the Nagorno-Karabakh region in the South Caucasus. Back to basics Conflict…
Context World Population Day is celebrated on July 11 every year and is devoted to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. Theme for 2020:How to safeguard…
Context Recently, NITI Aayog presented India’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, 2020. The HLPF is the foremost international platform…
Context Recently, India and the USA have participated in a virtual ministerial meeting of the S.-India Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP) to review progress, highlight major accomplishments, and prioritize new areas for cooperation. Key Takeaways…
Context Recently, the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has held a high-level dialogue on the subject ‘Multilateralism after Covid-19: What kind of UN do we need at the 75th Anniversary?’ The UN…
Context Recently, the International Court of Justice(ICJ) refused an appeal by Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which challenged the authority of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to adjudicate on…
Context The 15th Summit between India and the European Union (EU) was held in virtual format. Key Takeaways: The leaders decided to strengthen the India-EU Strategic Partnership, based on shared…
Context Recently, India and the United Kingdom (UK) affirmed their shared commitment towards Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) a Free Trade Agreement(FTA) during the 14th virtual Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO)…
Context Recently, the Defence Ministers’ Dialogue between India and the Republic of Indonesia has been held in Delhi. Key Takeaways for Mains: Defense industries and technology sharing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Maritime security cooperation(possible…
Context According to a new study on Covid-19, pharmacological inhibition of PLpro blocks virus replication and also strengthens immune response in humans. About the Study Usually, when a virus attacks human cells, the infected body cells…
