The 2014 Crimean crisis was a geopolitical and territorial conflict that centered around the Crimean Peninsula, which is located in the Black Sea and was part of Ukraine. The crisis culminated in the annexation of Crimea by Russia, leading to tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and the international … [Read more...] about Euromaidan, Ukrainian revolution and Crimean crisis
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Quantitative Easing and Federal Tapering Explained
What is quantitative easing? What happens during quantitative easing? Read further to know more. Under our Background Digging Operation on the most highlighted economy terms in recent times, we have so far covered the following topics : (1) Sub-prime crisis, Fiscal Cliff, and Fiscal Drag. (2) US … [Read more...] about Quantitative Easing and Federal Tapering Explained
US Debt Ceiling Crisis and US Federal Government Shut down Explained
What is the debt ceiling? What are the solutions to the US debt ceiling crisis and US shutdown? The last article from ClearIAS.com discussed about Sub-prime crisis and Fiscal Cliff. Things didn't end there for the US economy. There were other problems to handle. The next two major categories … [Read more...] about US Debt Ceiling Crisis and US Federal Government Shut down Explained
UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
At the United Nations Millennium Summit (Sep 2000), world leaders agreed to eight specific and measurable development goals—later known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). There were 8 MDGs, 18 targets, and 48 indicators to measure the results. The target year was 2015. The Millennium … [Read more...] about UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Intelligence Agencies of Different Countries
The intelligence agencies of different countries are responsible for the collection, analysis, and exploitation of information that is in support of law enforcement, national security, military, and foreign policy objectives. They gather information directly or indirectly and that includes … [Read more...] about Intelligence Agencies of Different Countries
How To Study International Affairs for UPSC Mains Exam?
How To Study International Affairs for UPSC Mains Exam? Read further to know. International Affairs and Institutions are part of UPSC Civil Services Mains syllabus under General Studies Paper 2. The topic is different from the foreign relations/international relations part in the sense that … [Read more...] about How To Study International Affairs for UPSC Mains Exam?
