Source: TH Subject: International Relations Context: India has been selected to assume the Chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process (KP) from 1 January 2026, marking the third time it will lead this global initiative. About Kimberley Process: What it is? The Kimberley Process (KP) is a tripartite international initiative involving governments, the global diamond industry and …
Source: NH Subject: International Organisation Context: The UN Security Council has strongly condemned drone attacks on UN peacekeepers in Sudan’s South Kordofan, which killed six Bangladeshi personnel serving with UN Interim Security Force for Abyei. About UN Peacekeepers: What it is? UN Peacekeeping is a mechanism deployed by the United Nations to help countries transition …
Source: DD News Context: A UN peacekeeping patrol in southern Lebanon was attacked by civilians with metal rods and axes; no casualties were reported, though vehicles were damaged. About Lebanon: Located in: Western Asia, on the eastern Mediterranean coast. Capital: Beirut Neighbouring Countries: Bordered by Syria, Israel, and the Mediterranean Sea. Geological Features: Mountains: Lebanon …
Syllabus: International Relations Source: BS Context: The United Nations (UN) faces criticism for being ineffective in addressing global crises, including climate change, pandemics, and economic instability. Existing Global Governance System United Nations (UN): Established in 1945, it focuses on peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and international cooperation, but struggles with enforcement. Bretton Woods Institutions: The World Bank …
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Source: UN Context: The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor, has called for urgent UN Security Council intervention to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s Darfur region. About the Darfur Region: Crisis Overview: Conflict: Ongoing ethnic violence and war crimes since 2003. Key Actors: Sudanese government forces, Janjaweed militias, rebel groups, and ICC fugitives like …
Context: External Affairs minister of India S. Jaishankar made a pitch for greater coordination between counter terrorism agencies worldwide. In his speech to the UN Security Council (UNSC) marking 20 years since the resolutions that announced a global commitment to the war against terror after the U.S. 9/11 attacks. Urging UN Security Council members …
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