Mauritius Becomes First African Country to Sign ISA’s Country Partnership Framework: Mauritius has marked a historic milestone by becoming the first African nation and the fourth globally to sign the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA). This strategic agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between ISA and Mauritius on clean energy initiatives, […]
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Bullet Curtain
Bullet Curtain: China’s state-run defence firm Norinco recently said that it has developed the world’s first close-in anti-drone barrage weapon, dubbed the Bullet Curtain. It is the world’s first close-in anti-drone barrage weapon. It is capable of countering a broad range of low-flying aerial threats including rockets, helicopters, missiles, and most notably, drone swarms. It […]
India’s Presidential Visit to Portugal and Slovakia
India’s Presidential Visit to Portugal and Slovakia: The President’s visit to Portugal and Slovakia represents a significant step in India’s foreign diplomacy, especially concerning strengthening engagement with Europe. Portugal is the westernmost country in continental Europe, situated on the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula. It is bordered by Spain on the north and east, […]
India-Bangladesh Transshipment Facility
India-Bangladesh Transshipment Facility: India revoked the 2020 transshipment facility allowing Bangladesh to use its territory for third-country exports, citing logistical and strategic concerns. The move has significant implications for trade and regional diplomacy. India allowed Bangladesh to use its Land Customs Stations (LCSs) and ports to send export cargo to third countries like Nepal, Bhutan, […]
International Year of Quantum Science and Technology : United Nations
International Year of Quantum Science and Technology : United Nations The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking 100 years since quantum theory began to revolutionise science. Topological materials are substances that exhibit different physical properties on their surface and in their interior. These materials may behave […]
Baku to Belem Roadmap
Baku to Belem Roadmap: India, at the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Brazil, urged all 11 BRICS nations to support the ‘Baku to Belem Roadmap’, which aims to mobilise $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for climate action.The ‘Baku to Belem Roadmap’ is a finance mobilisation framework initiated between COP29 (Baku, Azerbaijan) and COP30 (Belem, […]
Operation Brahma
Operation Brahma: After a devastating earthquake ravaged Myanmar recently, India initiated its relief and rescue efforts in the country under the banner ‘Operation Brahma’.It is India’s humanitarian mission launched in response to the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025. The massive earthquake that devastated Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand killed over 1,600 […]
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) : Report
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) : Report The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in its 2025 report recommended designating India as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), citing alleged religious freedom violations.India strongly rejected the report, calling it “biased and politically motivated.USCIRF has urged the US government to label […]
MoRD and UNICEF YuWaah Sign Statement of Intent to Empower Rural Women and Youth
MoRD and UNICEF YuWaah Sign Statement of Intent to Empower Rural Women and Youth: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) YuWaah have signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to empower rural women and youth across India. The three-year partnership focuses on creating livelihood opportunities, promoting entrepreneurship, and enhancing […]
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as Namibia’s First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as Namibia’s First Female President: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made history on March 21, 2025, by becoming Namibia’s first female president. Her inauguration coincided with Namibia’s 35th Independence Day. A veteran of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO), she won the November 2024 elections with 58% of the vote. The outgoing president, […]
