Russia has formally withdrawn from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: INF Treaty (1987): Signed by the US and the Soviet Union, it banned all ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with a range of 500–5,500 km. It aimed to reduce nuclear threat and promote global arms control.The US exited the INF Treaty in 2019, […]
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Great Recall Vote
Great Recall Vote: Taiwan has launched the largest recall vote in its history against 31 opposition lawmakers from the Kuomintang (KMT) party. “Great Recall” Vote is A mass legislative recall referendum targeting KMT lawmakers in Taiwan. Citizens are voting to remove 31 KMT legislators in two phases (July and August 2025). It is the largest […]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: Russia has officially declared it no longer considers itself bound by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. It was signed between the United States and Russia (Formerly known as the Soviet Union) in 1987. Under this treaty both powers agreed to destroy two categories of lethal missile systems from their […]
July Declaration
July Declaration: Bangladesh’s interim government under Muhammad Yunus will unveil the “July Declaration” on August 5, 2025, marking one year since the student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The July Declaration is a proposed constitutional document drafted by Bangladesh’s interim government to officially recognize the 2024 student-led uprising, aiming to symbolise a political […]
US Sanctions 6 Indian Companies Over Iran Trade
US Sanctions 6 Indian Companies Over Iran Trade: The US Department of State sanctioned 20 global firms, including 6 Indian companies, for engaging in petrochemical trade with Iran. The United States imposed sanctions under Executive Order 13846. Six Indian companies were identified among the 20 entities globally. Reason for Sanctions: These firms knowingly engaged in […]
UN Women celebrated its 15th anniversary
UN Women celebrated its 15th anniversary: The United Nations (UN) entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was created in July 2010 by the UN General Assembly. The main roles of UN Women are: To support inter-governmental bodies, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, in their formulation of […]
Schengen Visa
Schengen Visa: Indian travellers with a clean visa history now have access to a fast-tracked, long-term Schengen visa under a new “cascade” system rolled out by the European Commission. A Schengen visa is an entry permit that allows non-EU nationals to temporarily visit or transit through the Schengen Area, which comprises 29 European countries. Within […]
U.S. President announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports
U.S. President announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports: U.S. President announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports effective August 1, 2025, citing high trade barriers and India’s continued energy and defence ties with Russia.The announcement includes a Russia-related penalty, linked to the proposed Russian Sanctions Act 2025.A 25% import tariff on all eligible goods […]
Democratic Republic of the Congo : In News
Democratic Republic of the Congo: In News The Democratic Republic of the Congo government and the rebel group M23 signed a declaration of principles which was mediated by Qatar. It is located in Central Africa with the equator passing through the country. Bordering countries: Angola, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, […]
India–UK Vision 2035
India–UK Vision 2035: The Indian Prime Minister’s visit to London marked the unveiling of the India–UK Vision 2035 roadmap and the formalisation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the goal of pushing bilateral trade beyond USD 100 billion by 2030. The newly signed CETA is central to […]
