Global politics
Who is Mohammad al-Bashir, Syria’s New Prime Minister?
The Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led the offensive that forced Bashar al-Assad to flee, resulting in the appointment of Mohammad al-Bashir as the new head of a transitional government. Appointment of Mohammad al-Bashir Mohammad al-Bashir has been appointed ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Who is Giorgia Meloni, Europe’s Most Powerful Person?
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has recently been recognized as “the Most Powerful Person in Europe” by Politico, putting stress on the growing influence of right-wing populists across the continent. Meloni’s ascent marks a shift in European politics, as centrist ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India and Nicaragua Sign Impactful Agreement
India and Nicaragua recently signed an agreement to implement Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), which took place in Managua, Nicaragua’s capital. Indian Ambassador Sumit Seth and Nicaragua’s Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke signed the agreement, enhancing local communities through various initiatives. Purpose ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Smuggling in India Report 2023-24
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) will mark its 67th Foundation Day on December 4, 2024, will take place in New Delhi. Senior officials from Indian law enforcement and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will attend. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
A Global Conference on AI and Energy
The International Energy Agency (IEA) hosted a groundbreaking conference on December 4-5, 2023, in Paris. This meeting united leaders from governments, the energy sector, technology firms, and civil society, the focus was on the intersection of energy and artificial intelligence ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Non-Alignment Movement: Background, Principles, Conferences and Impact
The Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) emerged as aspect of India’s foreign policy during the Cold War. It was a response to the geopolitical tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. This movement aimed to create a third path for ..
Harsh Vardhan inaugurates World Conference on Access to Medical Products
On 19 Nov, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan, inaugurates the ‘ 2019 World Conference on Access to Medical Products Achieving the SDGs 2030’. The conference was launched with the objective to track the progress on ..
More than 10 million Afghans suffers from acute food insecurity, says UN
As a launching ceremony of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan in New York on 18 Nov, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has said that women’s inclusion is critical to sustainable peace and development in Afghanistan, while ..