Global Alliance Against Hunger And Poverty: A new Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty was launched at the G20 Leaders Summit in Brazil to eradicate poverty and hunger globally. The alliance is an important step towards the implementation of the Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition 2023, adopted at the G20 New Delhi […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
India’s Neighbourhood Policy
India’s Neighbourhood Policy: India’s neighbourhood policy is under scrutiny as its relations with several neighbouring countries face challenges. With a history of deep cultural and historical ties, India’s approach to its neighbours must balance its growing global aspirations with regional sensitivities.Neighbourhood First Policy: Emphasizes prioritizing relations with immediate neighbours,Seeks economic integration, development partnerships, and cultural […]
Nepal-Bangladesh Power Transfer via India
Nepal-Bangladesh Power Transfer via India: Nepal started exporting electricity to Bangladesh using India’s electricity grid, marking a significant milestone in regional energy cooperation.The power transfer is a result of a tripartite power sales agreement between National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Vidyut Vyapar Nigam, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), and Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), signed in […]
Maori Group
Maori Group: New Zealand’s parliament briefly paused as Māori Party MPs performed a haka to protest the Treaty Principles Bill, opposing changes to the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi. Indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand (Aotearoa) who migrated from East Polynesia between 1320-1350.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping recently warned of turbulent times ahead, in remarks at an Asia-Pacific economic summit in Lima overshadowed by Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 with the purpose of promoting free […]
Canada Cancels SDS Visa Program
Canada Cancels SDS Visa Program: The Government of Canada has officially announced the termination of its Student Direct Stream (SDS) program, which was widely popular among Indian students for expedited processing of study permits. Effective immediately, students from India and 13 other countries who previously benefited from faster application handling through the SDS will now […]
Donald Trump Set to Back in the White House as 47th President of USA
Donald Trump Set to Back in the White House as 47th President of USA: Donald Trump has clinched a critical victory in Wisconsin, securing 276 electoral votes—well above the 270 needed—to reclaim the White House as America’s 47th president. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump expressed gratitude for the “extraordinary […]
India and France have been elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a two-year term
India and France have been elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a two-year term: India and France have been elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a two-year term from 2024 to 2026. India was the sole candidate for the presidency, while France won […]
Botswana’s new President, Duma Boko
Botswana’s new President, Duma Boko: Botswana’s new President, Duma Boko, fresh from his historic victory that ended the six-decade rule of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), is charting a bold new course. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended warm wishes to Duma Boko on his election as the President of Botswana.
7th Round Of India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations
7th round of India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations: India’s Prime Minister and Germany’s Federal Chancellor co-chaired the 7th round of India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations (7th IGC) in New Delhi. Under the motto “Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability,” it focused on technology, innovation, climate action, and strategic cooperation. Earlier, Germany has accorded a special status to India, […]
