Current Affair Category: International Relations

Martial law is a system of governance imposed by military authorities, typically during emergencies, such as war, rebellion, or natural disasters, where civil authorities are deemed incapable of functioning. Under martial law, ordinary laws may be suspended, civil rights restricted, and the military assumes control over civilian functions. Historical Context of Martial Law in South […]

Why in News? The Smuggling in India 2024 report by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) highlights evolving narcotics hubs and trafficking routes affecting India. Key Points from the Report: India’s Strategic Location: India’s geographic position makes it a major hub for drug trafficking, with borders connecting narcotics-producing regions, and a vast coastline providing numerous […]

The Bunker Convention, formally known as the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001, is an international treaty established under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It aims to ensure adequate compensation for damage caused by oil spills resulting from the use of bunker oil (fuel used by ships). […]

Origins (Pre-2011) Syria was ruled by the Assad family since 1970, with Hafez al-Assad holding power until his death in 2000. Bashar al-Assad succeeded him and initially promised political reforms but maintained authoritarian control. Socioeconomic issues, including unemployment, poverty, and droughts, further fueled discontent. Arab Spring and Protests (2011) Inspired by the Arab Spring, protests […]

Why in News? The World Drought Atlas, jointly developed by the UNCCD and European Commission JRC, provides an n-depth view of the systemic nature of drought risks. It uses maps, infographics, and case studies to depict the cascading effects of droughts across sectors like energy, agriculture, transport, and public health. Key Points: Urgency of Global […]

Human rights group Amnesty International has concluded that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the legal threshold for genocide in a damning new report. The report published on Thursday, titled, “You Feel Like You Are Subhuman”: Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza, is the culmination of months of research by Amnesty, including extensive witness interviews, analysis of “visual […]

China Plus One : Niti Aayog Even as a new NITI Aayog report, the ‘Trade Watch’, released recently, says that India has seen “limited success so far” in capturing the ‘China Plus One’ strategy. Key Points : India’s Limited Success in the ‘China Plus One’ Strategy: The NITI Aayog report notes India has not fully […]

Recently, for the first time, scientists have succeeded in taking a zoomed-in picture of the WOH G64 star which is located in another galaxy. WOH G64 is a red supergiant star located in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. It is among the largest stars known in terms of […]

Why satellite space junk may be bad news for the environment More than 10,000 active satellites are in orbit around the planet today. This number is estimated to shoot up to more than 100,000 by the 2030s, and possibly half a million in the decades to follow. Most satellites, at the end of their life-cycle, […]

Why in News ? Securities and Exchange Commission in USA has no jurisdiction to summon foreign nationals like Gautam Adani, they should go via proper channels. The 1964 Hague Convention on Civil Procedure  and Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) deal with such cases. What is the 1964 Hague Convention on Civil Procedure? The 1964 Hague […]