Migrants and Refugees – Contemporary Challenges in India’s Foreign Policy

Migrants are individuals who relocate from one place to another, often in search of better economic opportunities, education, or for family reunification. Refugees, on the other hand, flee their home countries due to persecution, war, or violence, seeking asylum elsewhere. ..

Filippo Grandi takes charge as UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Senior United Nations (UN) official Filippo Grandi from Italy has taken the charge as new UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). He succeeds Antonio Guterres of Portugal who has retired after heading the Refugee Agency for one decade. He will ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016

UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Migration and Refugees

Migration and refugees are critical issues in contemporary international relations. The movement of people across borders for various reasons presents numerous challenges and opportunities. Definitions Migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another. This movement can ..

June 20: World Refugee Day

Every year June 20 is observed as World Refugee Day to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. The theme for year 2015 is With courage let us all combine. Background of World Refugee Day United Nations ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015