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UPSC YearEnder 2024- 12 Issues in news in 2024

Deepfakes, India-Canada stand-off: Top 12 issues that made headlines in 2024

January 16, 2025 1:57 pm

As we have entered into 2025, let's recall issues that kept our current affairs notes dynamic in 2024.

Knowledge nugget of the day: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

December 12, 2024 12:58 pm

The political upheaval in Syria has brought Hayat Tahrir al-Sham into the spotlight. What is this group, and what is the history of the Syrian war? Also, go beyond the nugget to know about other groups in the region.

Paris court upholds validity of France's arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar Assad

June 26, 2024 7:27 pm

Jeanne Sulzer and Clemence Witt, lawyers who represented the plaintiffs, and non-governmental organizations behind the complaint hailed the decision as a historic judgment.

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Deadliest month for Syrian civilians in US-led strikes: Monitor

May 23, 2017 7:22 pm

The previous deadliest 30-day period was between February 23 and March 23 this year, when 220 civilians were killed.

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US split deepens over Vladimir Putin's intentions in Syria civil war

April 22, 2016 11:22 am

The United States and other Western nations have struggled to read Putin's intentions ever since Russian forces launched a surprise deployment in support of Assad last September.

'God willing, we'll go back home' says little Syrian girl

October 10, 2015 1:49 pm

"I would love to go back but how shall we go again? I was happy there. God willing, we'll be back like before," says Malak.

GoPro camera captures Russian jet dropping bombs on ISIS in Syria

October 06, 2015 10:55 am

Russia is the latest country to enter the ongoing civil war in Syria

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Satellite images reveal deterioration of Syria since civil war broke out

March 13, 2015 12:46 pm

'The night images are very unbelievable. The Syrian people need help.'

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UN report: Civil war pushes 80% Syrians into poverty

March 12, 2015 10:36 am

The war in Syria has led to massive economic losses estimated at over $200 billion since the conflict began in 2010.

Syria wants coordination with Lebanon on new visa rules

January 05, 2015 12:38 pm

The move marks the most significant attempt by Lebanon to stem the influx of some 1.5 million Syrians seeking refuge.

‘Violence in Nepal is heart-rending’: PM Modi expresses concern as KP Sharma Oli resigns

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed worry about the turmoil in Nepal and stressed the need for peace and stability. The Nepal Army and security officials called for dialogue to restore order amidst growing protests and the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. The Indian government issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens, advising against travel until the situation improves.

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