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Black Death/Bubonic Plague

In Context  Recently, A group of scholars from different disciplines have attempted to solve this much-debated mystery for origin of Black Death.  In a study published in the journal Science researchers have claimed that the disease originated in modern day northern Kyrgyzstan around 1338-1339 – nearly 7-8 years before it ravaged large parts of the […]

Bharat Gaurav Scheme

In News Recently, the Indian Railways’ southern zone flagged off the country’s first privately-run train under the Bharat Gaurav scheme.  About Bharat Gaurav Scheme  Indian Railways had launched the operation of theme-based Bharat Gaurav train in the month of November 2021.  The objective of this theme is to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and magnificent […]

US Federal Reserve’s Rate Hike

In News Recently, the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 0.75 percentage points which is the highest rate hike in 28 years in a bid to tame runaway inflation. About the United States Federal Reserve Central bank: The US is the world’s biggest economy and the Fed is the biggest central bank. The role […]

ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers Meet

In News The Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (SAIFMM) is hosted by India.  The meeting was held from June 16-17 in New Delhi. More about the event: The SAIFMM is the first ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) hosted by India in New Delhi. It marked two major anniversaries: The 30th anniversary of India’s dialogue relations […]

Demolition Drives & Rule of Law

In News Recent demolition drives in the aftermath of the Prophet remarks row may challenge certain basic tenets of law. Key Points Current issue:  Justice Gowda is one of the 12 signatories of a letter urging the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of the demolitions in Uttar Pradesh.  Tenets of Laws include: The […]

Strengthening of ties between India and Iran

In Context  Recently ,India-Iran discussed strengthening of bilateral relations and strategic affairs during delegation-level talks. India-Iran Relations  Historical : India-Iran relations span millennia marked by meaningful interactions.The two countries shared a border till 1947 and share several common features in their language, culture and traditions.  Political relations India and Iran signed a friendship treaty on […]

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

In News Ahead of the plenary session of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Pakistan is hoping for some respite in the form of its removal from the FATF’s ‘grey list’. About Financial Action Task Force (FATF) The FATF is an international watchdog for financial crimes such as money laundering and terror financing.  Established: It […]

Wayfinding Application

In News Recently, the Cabinet approved an agreement between India and the UN on a WayFinding Application to be used in Palais des Nations. Wayfinding Application Finance: The estimated financial implication for development deployment and maintenance of the App is USD 2 Million. Aim: It aims to facilitate navigation in the Palais des Nations premises […]

Proposed Reforms to WTO

In News Recently, India expressed concern that some suggestions on reforming the WTO will hurt developing nations. About World Trade Organisation It is an international institution that oversees the global trade rules among nations. It was established in 1995. It superseded the 1947 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The GATT traces its origins […]

Northern Ireland Protocol (NIP) Controversy

In News The Boris Johnson administration has come up with a new legislation, the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill. Northern Ireland Protocol(NIP) Northern Ireland is the only part of the U.K. that shares a land border with the EU, as the Republic of Ireland (or Ireland) is an EU member-state.  As long as the U.K. was […]