Pakistan is off FATF’s grey list

Context Pakistan is off the ‘grey list’ of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) after four years, a development that has been welcomed across the country. What does that mean? Let’s start…

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Interpol Red Notice

Context The Interpol has rejected a second request by India to issue a Red Notice against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Canada-based founder and legal advisor of the pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), whom…

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Categorization of CDRI

Categorization of CDRI Context Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the categorization of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as an ‘International Organization’ and…

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Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

Context Recently, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretariat “condemned and denounced” the comments on Prophet Muhammed made by two national spokespersons. About Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) The OIC claims…

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Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

Context The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, launched by United States and being joined by 12 other countries including India, is Washington’s answer to the Trans Pacific Partnership (TTP) and its successor agreement,…

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United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

Context The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was scheduled to vote on a draft resolution to suspend Russia from the United Nations Human Rights Council as part of the global…

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Bucharest Nine Countries

Who are the Bucharest Nine countries on NATO’s eastern flank? Context Recently, the envoys to India of nine Eastern European countries commonly known as the Bucharest Nine Countries jointly wrote…

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Munich Security Conference (MSC)

Context The latest edition of Munich Security Conference (MSC) a week ago assumed significance as it was here that Ukrainian President appealed for help ahead of Russian invasion. About Munich…

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Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

Context Recently, India lashed out at the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for being “communal minded” and “hijacked by vested interests” – a thinly veiled reference to Pakistan –…

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