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ICC’s Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines

Subject: CME Context: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the ‘Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines’ to support women cricketers returning to professional cricket after pregnancy and childbirth. ICC’s ‘Return to Play Post-Pregnancy’ Guidelines About ICC’s ‘Return to Play Post-Pregnancy’ Guidelines: What It Is? The Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines is a comprehensive welfare framework …

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The UN Commission Report Against Israel

Subject: CME Context: A UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Commission of Inquiry has accused Israel of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, citing evidence suggestive of genocidal intent. The UN Commission Report Against Israel About The UN Commission Report Against Israel: What It Is? The report was released by the UN Independent International Commission of …

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International Criminal Court (ICC)

Source:  TH Context: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is in the spotlight after U.S. President imposed sanctions for investigations that threaten the ‘national security’ of Washington and its allies, which include Israel. About International Criminal Court (ICC): Established: It was established in 2002 under the Rome Statute. Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands Jurisdiction: Prosecutes individuals for …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …

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Transgender is Cricket

Sports   Source: ESPN Cricinfo  Context: The ICC has implemented a significant change to its gender eligibility regulations, prohibiting any player who has transitioned from male to female and undergone any form of male puberty from participating in women’s international cricket.   Why the prohibition? ICC’s new policy is to protect the integrity of the …

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International Criminal Court:

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Context: The international criminal court’s new prosecutor has asked the court to relaunch an inquiry into alleged crimes against humanity committed by the Taliban and supporters of the Islamic State in Afghanistan since 2003. ICC has notified the Taliban via Afghanistan’s …

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International Criminal Court (ICC)

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. International Criminal Court (ICC): Context: U.S. President Joe Biden has lifted sanctions imposed by previous President Donald Trump on two top officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC). What’s the issue? ICC was probing alleged crimes by U.S. troops in Afghanistan. But, the Trump administration …

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