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IMF-Sri Lanka Agreement

In News Recently, Sri Lanka has reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a loan of about $2.9 billion. Background on Sri Lanka’s current financial turmoil It is the worst since the country’s independence from Britain in 1948.  Implications: Sri Lankans have faced acute shortages of fuel and other basic goods. […]

Mikhail Gorbachev & Cold War

In News Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War without bloodshed but failed to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union, recently died. More about Mikhail Gorbachev About: He was a Russian and Soviet politician who served as the last leader of the Soviet Union. He was the President of the Soviet Union from 1990 […]

Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty

In News Recently, an international conference to review the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) concluded at the United Nations in New York without a consensus document. Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) About:  The NPTcame into force in 1970.  The provisions of the Treaty envisage a review of the operation of the Treaty every five years. The Tenth […]

F-1 and M-1 Visa Programs

In News Recently, according to the monthly visa reports it was found that the Indians got nearly twice as many US student visas as Chinese this year. About F-1 and M-1 Visa Programs Country wise assessment China remains the top overall source of international students to America. China accounts for the largest share of international […]

International Driving Permit

In News Recently, The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification for greater facilitation of citizens in the issue of International Driving Permit (IDP) across the country. About International Driving Permit It is an international travel document, regulated by the United Nations, which allows a person to drive in a foreign country […]

Chabahar Port

In News The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways visited the Shahid Behestti port at Chabahar in Iran to review the progress of development. About the Chabahar Port Meaning: Chabahar is made of Persian words Chahar meaning four; and bahar meaning spring.  Chabahar city is also home to Iran’s only deep-seaport with direct access […]

Indian Deliberating on Ocean Diversity Pact

In News A delegation from India and other member countries of the UN are in New York to deliberate on a one-of-its-kind agreement to conserve marine biodiversity in the high seas. About  The agreement is expected to be the final in a series set in motion since 2018 to draft an international legally binding instrument […]

Rohingya – The ‘illegal foreigners’

In Context Recently, the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs said Rohingyas are “illegal foreigners” and will be kept in a detention centre until their deportation. More about the news Govt of Delhi’s proposal: Delhi Govt. had recently proposed to shift the Rohingyas to a new location.  Ministry of Home Affair’s stand: MHA has […]

China’s Growing Footprint in the Pacific Islands

In News The Foreign Minister of China is currently on an eight-day visit to ten Pacific Island Countries (PICs), and has co-hosted with Fiji the Second China-Pacific Island Countries. About Pacific Island Countries (PICs)  SEAP Network: The Pacific Island Countries (PICs) were formerly part of the South East Asia and the Pacific (SEAP) Network. The […]

GLOBSEC 2022 Bratislava Forum

In News  The Minister of External Affairs  responded  to a question on India’s official position on the Ukraine conflict at the Globsec 2022 forum in Slovakia. About GLOBSEC 2022 Forum It is the most important international strategic conference on the frontlines of the new divided world.  It has established itself as the leading platform in […]