Geneva Conventions are a set of principles that outline norms for combatant behavior during a war. Overview of Geneva Conventions The Geneva Conventions codify the ethical and legal...
The global semiconductor chip supply chain which was earlier hit by the COVID-19 pandemic may again face a crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Both Russia and Ukraine...
On 11th March 2022, Joe Biden, U.S. President announced that the U.S. will revoke Russia’s “permanent normal trade relations (PNTR)” status. This is to punish Russia for its...
Recently, the Chief Economist of the World Bank warned that Russia and Belarus are close to being unable to pay their debts. About the default Debt default is...
Russia imposed a ban on certain goods and equipment on 10th March 2022. This is in retaliation to the sanctions imposed by western nations on Russia for its...
CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research where scientists probe the fundamental structure of the universe. About CERN CERN was established in 1954. It has 23 member...
The European Commission decided to activate the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) to offer assistance to people fleeing Ukraine, amid the Russian invasion. About temporary protection Under Temporary Protection...
On 8th March 2022, President of U.S. Joe Biden imposed an immediate ban on oil and gas energy imports from Russia, by signing an executive order. About the...
Due to US sanctions imposed on Moscow as a result of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, American card network operators Mastercard, Visa, and American Express have suspended their...
Humanitarian corridors are set up during the armed conflict by announcing temporary ceasefire. About Humanitarian corridors Humanitarian corridors are demilitarized zones, mainly set up to provide relief for...
