Current Affair Category: International Relations

Keralites living across the world have crowdfunded Rs 34 crore to meet the ‘blood money’ to enable the release of a Kozhikode native facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia. • Abdul Rahim has been in prison for the last 18 years after a 15-year-old boy, who was left in his care and was being […]

One of Africa’s largest and most populous countries is on the brink of famine after a year of war between its Army and main paramilitary. Sudan, one of Africa’s largest countries by area and population, is in turmoil. A year of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has […]

Facing pressure to get more aid into the Gaza Strip, Israel recently said that it is working toward opening the Erez crossing, a major checkpoint between Israel and northern Gaza. Why is the Erez crossing important? • Reopening the Erez crossing on the border between northern Gaza and Israel could provide an entry point for […]

A drone strike at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Sunday (April 7) triggered a new crisis at the facility that has been repeatedly brought to the brink of disaster by the war between Russia and Ukraine. Russia, which has been in control of the facility, Europe’s largest, for almost two years now, accused Ukraine […]

Why in News? Rwanda’s president recently decries ‘failure’ of international community 30 years after genocide: Key points of president’s address: • Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has recently said the international community “failed” his country during the 1994 genocide, as he paid tribute to victims 30 years after Hutu extremists tore apart the nation. • It […]

Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently said that New facts reveal how Congress callously gave away Katchatheevu,This has angered every Indian,” The island was ceded by the Indian administration under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to Sri Lanka in 1974 in an act of bilateral largesse. Since the outbreak of the Lankan civil […]

Introduction: India, along with 39 other member states, spearheads the ‘Group of Friends’ (GOF) initiative aimed at bolstering accountability for crimes targeting United Nations (UN) peacekeepers. In its recent second meeting, India unveiled a groundbreaking database to document such offenses. Overview of the ‘Group of Friends’ Initiative: The GOF initiative, inaugurated in 2022, aims to […]

Introduction: The recent decision by South Africa’s Election Commission to disqualify former President Jacob Zuma from contesting in the upcoming elections has significant implications for the country’s political landscape. Zuma’s uMkhonto we Sizwe party posed a credible threat to the ruling African National Congress (ANC), and his exclusion raises questions about the future of South […]

Introduction: The recent attack on a complex near Gwadar Port in Pakistan has once again brought attention to the Majeed Brigade, a faction of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). This dedicated suicide squad within the BLA claimed responsibility for the assault, highlighting the ongoing conflict in Balochistan province. Who are the Majeed Brigade? The Majeed […]

Introduction: India’s recent signing of a trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) marks a significant departure in its trade policies. This development has broader implications, potentially serving as a model for future agreements with developed nations. Let’s delve into the nuances of this pact and its implications. A Template for Future Deals: […]