Japan and South Korea agreed to take forward ties and move past lingering historical disputes, pledging to transform a relationship that could have broad implications for the region.
Key-highlights
What are the common concern?
What are the disputes between South Korea and Japan?
Relations between the two North Asian U.S. allies have been strained over disputes dating to Japan's 1910-1945 occupation of Korea.
How would it impact India?
India’s Bilateral Cooperation with Japan and South Korea
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Arab League foreign ministers voted to readmit Syria into the organisation, after a suspension that lasted over a decade due to the region-wide condemnation of President Bashar Assad’s crackdown on the 2011 protests-turned-civil-war.
Brief Background
About Arab League
NITI Aayog has released the book ‘Best practices in social sector: A compendium 2023’ which documents 75 initiatives that have benefitted a large segment of the society and are replicable.
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The Manipur government had earlier issued a “shoot at sight" orders as violence in the state had spread to capital Imphal.
What is a 'Shoot at Sight' Order?
When is a shoot and sight order issued?
What is the legal basis of such an order?
Under Sections 41-60 and 149-152 of the CrPC, 1973, a “shoot-at-sight" or shooting order may be issued in accordance with the legislative authorities relating to the arrest or prevention of offences or the disbandment of unlawful assemblies.
Taking a leap forward in the space research sector of India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch two back-to-back missions in a few months – Chandrayaan 3 and Aditya L1, both set to be launched in July 2023.
Chandrayaan 3
Previous Editions
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Aditya L1
Important Terms
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Economy (GS-III) RBI launches G20 TechSprint |
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched G20 TechSprint, a global technology competition for developing innovative solutions to improve cross-border payments. About
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Economy (GS-III) Transition bond |
To facilitate transparency and informed decision-making among the investors, markets regulator SEBI mandated additional requirements for the issuance and listing of transition bonds. About
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Economy (GS-III) Front-running |
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred five entities, including an employee of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), in a case pertaining to front-running the trades of the insurer. About Front-running
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Economy (GS-III) FM to hold FSDC meet to review economy |
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to hold a meeting of the financial stability and development council (FSDC) to review the status of the economy. About FSDC
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Environment (GS-III) World Environment Day 2023 to focus on Mission LiFE |
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is planning to celebrate this year's World Environment Day with a thrust on the Mission LiFE. About Mission LiFE
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Context:
As China, India, and Russia dabble in trade using partner currencies for payment instead of the U.S. dollar, various media are rife with speculation about the demise of the dollar as world reserve currency.
The rise of the dollar
Dollar-denominated assets
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