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Former European Commission President Jacques Delors Dies at 98
Former European Commission President Jacques Delors passed away recently at age 98. The French statesman was instrumental in major EU integration milestones but drew the ire of euroskeptics in Britain. Unifying Europe As Commission president from 1985-1995, Delors spearheaded landmark ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
ADB Report on Gendered Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Central and West Asia
A sobering new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted the endemic levels of domestic violence against women in Pakistan, including disturbing rates of physical assault. Widespread Domestic Abuse The ADB report cited a recent survey showing 40% ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Sweden’s NATO Aspirations Gain Momentum: Turkey Clears Crucial Hurdle
In a key development, Sweden’s bid to join NATO crossed an important milestone after a Turkish parliamentary committee approved its accession protocol on December 27. This brings Sweden one step closer towards formal inclusion in the military alliance as the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India – Eurasian Economic Union (EaEU) FTA Talks
India and the five-member Eurasian Economic Union (EaEU), led by Russia, are likely to soon begin negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA). This proposed agreement aims to boost India’s exports to the EaEU countries, especially in sectors such as ..
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Hu Zhongming : China Appoints New Navy Chief Amid Rising Regional Tensions
On December 25th, China announced Rear Admiral Hu Zhongming as the new commander of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), replacing Admiral Dong Jun. The change in leadership comes at a time of escalating tensions between China and its neighbours ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
UK Supreme Court Rules Against AI as Inventor for Patent Rights
The UK Supreme Court has ruled against recognizing artificial intelligence (AI) as an inventor for patent rights. The case involved US computer scientist Stephen Thaler’s attempt to register patents in the UK for inventions generated by his AI system named ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs