Current Affair Category: International Relations

Beggar-thy-Neighbour Policies: An Overview Beggar-thy-neighbour policies refer to protectionist measures that benefit one country at the expense of others. A common form of this is the imposition of tariffs and quotas on foreign goods. Governments and central banks may also engage in these policies through currency devaluation to boost exports and limit imports. Origins of […]

Why in News ? It was recently in news . About the Darien Gap: It  is a remote, dense, and dangerous region that serves as a natural barrier between Central and South America. Spanning approximately 160 kilometers (100 miles), it is located between Panama in Central America and Colombia in South America. The region is […]

 Why in News ? Rupee Breaches the 87 Mark Against the Dollar: The Indian rupee dropped by 49 paise to close at Rs 87.11 against the U.S. dollar, reflecting a significant decline in its value amid global market volatility. The depreciation occurred after the imposition of higher tariffs by the U.S. on Canada, Mexico, and […]

Why in News ? Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently addressed concerns over claims that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessed sensitive federal payment systems, including Social Security and Medicare data. The task force, established under former President Donald Trump to streamline government operations, reportedly gained entry to critical Treasury databases, sparking intense scrutiny. The […]

The Waigani Convention is an international agreement aimed at protecting the environment of the South Pacific region from hazardous and radioactive waste. It focuses on minimizing and controlling the transboundary movement of such waste to safeguard human health and the environment. Key Highlights of the Waigani Convention: Full Name The Waigani Convention is officially titled […]

On January 23, U.S. District judge John Coughenour in Seattle blocked President Trump’s executive order attempting to curb ‘birthright citizenship’. What is birthright citizenship? Birthright Citizenship: Birthright citizenship is a legal principle granting automatic citizenship to individuals born within a country’s territory, regardless of their parents’ citizenship. In the U.S., it is guaranteed by the […]

Why in New ? The Paris summit is an initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron. It focuses on the broader agenda of global AI governance, innovation, and on ways of serving the larger public interest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to co-chair the Paris Summit and has accepted the invitation to travel to France. […]

Why in News ?Rwanda-backed rebels claimed they captured eastern Congo’s largest city, Goma, recently, as the United Nations described a mass panic among its 2 million people and Congo’s government said the rebel advance was a “declaration of war.” The M23 rebels announced the city’s capture in a statement minutes before a 48-hour deadline expired […]

Introduction: The Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) is the largest international platform of Election Management Bodies (EMBs), established to foster cooperation, strengthen electoral processes, and promote democracy worldwide. Formation and Objective: Founded: October 14, 2013. Headquarters: Incheon, South Korea. Objective: Enhance collaboration among EMBs. Share best practices, knowledge, and expertise related to electoral management. […]

What is the CBP One App and why was it closed? Donald Trump Deportation Programme: Among his first steps as President, Donald Trump cut off access to a mobile app that allowed migrants to apply to legally enter the US as asylum-seekers. The CBP One entry programme, instituted by former President Joe Biden, had allowed thousands of migrants […]