Crisis in Bosnia Context: • Bosnia is going through a period of crisis in both of its administrative units. • On the one hand, it is a clash of interests between the Bosnian Serbs Republic and the rest of the country, while on the other […]
IPR Waiver Context: • Earlier in 2020, India and South Africa had jointly proposed to remove restrictions of IPR. • This was asked for the use of Covid vaccines, medicines and other related equipment. • Now there is a consensus in sight on the pending […]
India’s Energy Cooperation with Russia Context: • Several big Western economies have continued to source Russian energy despite strong US sanctions against Moscow’s authorities, and India is poised to deepen its energy cooperation with Russia. • An official confirmation in this regard came amid rumours […]
Is The Western Sanctions Violating International Laws? Context: • Amidst the sanctions imposed by the Western Countries against Russia, questions have arisen regarding the violation of other international laws governed y Multilateral Organizations. Background: • Canada and the European Union (EU) are use all possible […]
War Criminal Context: President Joe Biden on Wednesday flatly called Russia’s Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” for the unfolding onslaught in Ukraine, where hospitals and maternity wards have been bombed. But declaring someone a war criminal is not as simple as just saying the […]
Implications of US Federal Reserve’s Rate Hike Context: · The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points, the first hike since 2018. And has outlined an aggressive stance that also includes balance sheet reduction aimed at fighting record high inflation. […]
Iran Nuclear Deal and Its Implications on West Asia Context: • The Vienna talks aimed at reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, have hit a wall after Russia sought sanctions exemptions for its future trade and […]
Ukraine Crisis – Reshaping the Global World Order Context: • In the midst of the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine, the focus is on the impact of sanctions by the west on the world and other economic costs the world has to pay. • […]
Phosphorus Shells Context: A senior Ukrainian police officer has accused Russian forces of launching phosphorus bomb attacks in the eastern region of Lugansk. About: White phosphorus munitions are weapons that use one of the common allotropes of the chemical element phosphorus. White phosphorus is used in smoke, illumination, […]
India’s Stand in the UN – Challenges for the future Context: India at the UN has refused to condemn the violation of human rights of the Ukrainian citizens who are facing an armed attack by the Russian forces. Keeping in mind the large number of […]