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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - August 2016

Aug 2016

May 03, 2025

South Korea's Conservative Party Names Kim Moon Soo as Presidential Pick

Former Labour Minister Kim Moon Soo won the presidential nomination of South Korea's main conservative party, facing an uphill battle against liberal front-runner Lee Jae-myung for the June 3 election.
As per reports, Kim will likely try to align with other conservative forces, such as former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, to prevent a split in conservative votes in a bid to boost prospects for a conservative win against Lee.

India Opposes Global Ban on Chlorpyrifos

India's opposition to the global phase-out of Chlorpyrifos, a hazardous insecticide, has sparked environmental and policy discussions at the global level. The issue arose during the 2025 meetings of the BRS Conventions where many countries advocated for banning the pesticide under the Stockholm Convention. Despite strong scientific evidence about its harmful effects on human health and the environment, India cited food security and lack of alternatives as major concerns, urging for broader exemptions.
Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate pesticide registered in India since 1977 under the Insecticides Act.
Used on crops like rice, cotton, sugarcane, groundnut, mustard, brinjal, cabbage, onion, among others.

May 02, 2025

India Advocates Global Action on Chemicals and Waste at BRS COPs 2025

An Inter-Ministerial delegation from India, led by the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, participated in the Conference of the Parties (COPs) to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions, which concluded on May 1, 2025. The theme of this year's (2025) high-level segment is 'Make visible the invisible: Sound management of chemicals and wastes.'

May 01, 2025

US Signs Historic Deal That Gives It Access to Ukraine's Natural Resources

Ukraine and the US signed a deal heavily promoted by US President Donald Trump that will give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and fund investment in Ukraine's reconstruction.
The two countries signed the accord in Washington after months of negotiations.
The agreement is central to Kyiv's efforts to mend ties with Trump and the White House, which frayed after he took office in January. Ukrainian officials have hoped that the deal would ensure continued US support for Ukraine's defence against Russia.

Apr 30, 2025

Kamla Persad-Bissessar Wins Election in Trinidad and Tobago

The opposition in the Caribbean twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago won a decisive victory in parliamentary election.
The victory marks a remarkable comeback for Persad-Bissesar who previously served as Prime Minister from 2010-2015, and remains the only woman ever to have led the country.

Mark Carney is New Canada PM

Mark Carney, who won Canada's Prime Ministership, has many firsts to his name. An economist by training, he came to the top job after Justin Trudeau resigned, and has now steered his party, the Liberals, to victory.
When Carney became the unelected PM, he was the first Canadian PM to have never held a Cabinet position or even been a lawmaker. He is the first person to have headed the central banks of two G7 economies (Canada and England), and the first non-British person to head the Bank of England.

Apr 29, 2025

BRICS Adopts Declaration on AI, Climate Change, and Employment at 2025 Labour Ministers' Meeting

The 11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers' Meeting, held on April 25, 2025, in Brasília under Brazil's Presidency, garnered significant attention for addressing crucial issues related to the future of work. With the theme 'Strengthening the Cooperation of the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance,' the meeting emphasised two key areas: the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the workforce and the effects of climate change on the world of work, advocating for a just and equitable transition for workers.
Key Outcomes of the BRICS Declaration
Inclusive AI Policies: The declaration commits to promoting AI policies that ensure a balance between innovation and worker protection.
Social Dialogue for Fair Transitions: Advancing dialogue to ensure that climate transitions are fair to all workers, particularly those in vulnerable sectors.
Strengthening South-South Cooperation: Enhancing cooperation among BRICS countries on labour governance, digital inclusion, and the creation of green jobs.

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