Current Affairs

GK MCQs Section

Page-19 of International / World Current Affairs

Strategic Significance of Philadelphi Corridor

The Philadelphi Corridor is an important strip of land along the Gaza-Egypt border. It serves as link for Gaza, particularly for Hamas, amidst ongoing conflicts and ceasefire negotiations....

January 21, 2025

Nigeria Joins BRICS Bloc

Recently, Nigeria was officially admitted as a partner country of the BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa. This move reflects Nigeria’s growing influence as...

January 20, 2025

Sri Lanka to Receive Largest FDI from China

Recently, Sri Lanka is set to receive its largest foreign direct investment from China, amounting to $3.7 billion for an oil refinery. This investment comes during President Anura...

January 18, 2025

US Imposes Aggressive Sanctions on Russian Oil

The recent announcement by the United States regarding sanctions on Russia’s oil trade marks escalation in efforts to curb Russian petroleum exports. Just days before President Joe Biden’s...

January 15, 2025

Draft Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Recent developments have emerged regarding the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. On January 14, 2025, Hamas signalled its agreement to a draft ceasefire. While progress was made,...

January 15, 2025

India-Bangladesh Border Fencing Dispute

The ongoing border fencing dispute between India and Bangladesh has escalated recently. The Ministry of External Affairs of India affirmed its commitment to existing agreements concerning the border....

January 15, 2025

US Unveils New AI Chip Export Framework

The Biden administration has introduced a new framework for exporting advanced computer chips integral to artificial intelligence (AI) development. This proposal aims to address national security concerns while...

January 14, 2025

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Attend Republic Day 2025

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will attend India’s Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest. This visit marks diplomatic engagement between Indonesia and India. Subianto’s itinerary has changed, as...

January 13, 2025

Can Trump Rename Gulf of Mexico?

In early January 2025, US President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America”. This statement emerged amidst escalating tensions with...

January 11, 2025

India Engages with Taliban Amid Geopolitical Shifts

In recent months, India has intensified its engagement with the Taliban. This move comes amid geopolitical changes in the region. The Taliban, having established control over Afghanistan since...

January 10, 2025

Archives

E-Books

States PSC General Studies

Latest in Hindi