Latest News & Knowledge
News and editorials of countries outside India will be cover under the International section, iascurrent, iascurrent.com, UPSC, ias current
In a stunning setback for cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday overturned Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri’s decision to dismiss a no-confidence motion against him, ordering the National Assembly to be restored. Mr. Suri, … Read more
Russia suspended from UNHRC: The suspension of Russia, a veto-wielding permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), from the world organization’s leading human rights body, has been hailed by US President Joe Biden, … Read more
According to India’s President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, “the Indian community is the most significant pillar of growing India-Netherlands bilateral relations and serves as a bridge not just between India and the Netherlands, but also … Read more
On Wednesday, the White House held a private briefing with some US senators on the catastrophic risks to the American economy posed by semiconductor supply chain concerns, as it seeks $52 billion in funds from … Read more
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar stated on Wednesday that India would be “pleased” to assist in resolving the Ukraine issue. Dr. Jaishankar, speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on the crisis in … Read more
The current round of US sanctions on Russia includes two new targets: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters, Katerina and Maria, who are suspected of concealing Putin’s riches, according to US authorities. According to … Read more
UNGA: After the discovery of mass graves and human rights violations in the Ukrainian city of Bucha, a resolution supported by the United States, the United Kingdom, and other nations seeks to suspend Russia’s participation … Read more
UNSC Meeting: At the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, India condemned the killing of civilians in Bucha, Ukraine, and demanded an independent UN investigation. T S Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Representative to the United … Read more
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa revoked the state of emergency he declared on April 1 with immediate effect late Tuesday, April 5, 2022 night. The President said he has withdrawn the Emergency Rule Ordinance, which … Read more
On April 6, Turkey joined a global condemnation of the murder of civilians in Bucha and other Ukrainian cities, calling for an independent investigation. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that “the images of … Read more