United Nations Economic and Social Council : 80th anniversary The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will commemorate its 80th anniversary by holding a special event on 23 January 2026. It was established by the Charter of the United Nations in 1945 as one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It is responsible […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
Board of Peace for Gaza
Board of Peace for Gaza: India has received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, but it has not yet communicated its final decision on participation. Board of Peace for Gaza is a US-led intergovernmental body, established under UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2803 (2025), to enact a […]
India–Germany Joint Declaration of Intent(JDI)
India–Germany Joint Declaration of Intent(JDI): India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Telecommunications Cooperation during the visit of the German Chancellor to India, strengthening collaboration in digital technologies and IT sectors. Joint Declaration on Telecommunications establishes a structured framework for bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and Information & Communication Technologies (ICTs). The […]
BRICS Plus naval exercise
BRICS Plus naval exercise: India’s decision to skip the BRICS Plus naval exercise “Will for Peace 2026” has drawn attention as New Delhi clarified that such drills are not institutionalised BRICS activities and reflected a considered political choice amid evolving geopolitics.The BRICS Plus naval exercise is a host-led, non-institutionalised maritime drill involving selected BRICS members […]
UN Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty
UN Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty: The UN Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty, also known as the High Seas Treaty, has entered into force after crossing the required 60 ratifications, creating the first legally binding global framework to protect biodiversity in international waters.The BBNJ Agreement is a legally binding international treaty under the […]
Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC)
Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC): The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi, highlighting India’s commitment to sharing open-source tech platforms with the Global South. It brings together the Speakers and Presiding Officers of the national parliaments of […]
India–Israel Joint Declaration on Fisheries and Aquaculture
India–Israel Joint Declaration on Fisheries and Aquaculture: India and Israel signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent to deepen cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture during the Global Summit on Blue Food Security 2026 in Eilat.A bilateral declaration between India and Israel to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture through technology transfer, joint research, innovation, and […]
Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters
Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters: Indian diplomat has been nominated by the UN Secretary General as chair of Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters for 2026-27. It was established in 1978. Functions of Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters: To advise the Secretary-General on matters within the area of arms limitation and disarmament To serve as the […]
Iranian conundrum
Iranian conundrum: Iran is witnessing fresh nationwide unrest that began with bazaar shutdowns on 28 December 2025 amid a sharp rial collapse (market rate reported around ~1.45 million rials/USD).The “Iranian conundrum” refers to Iran’s recurring cycle of economic distress + political legitimacy stress + external pressure, where short-term control measures contain unrest, but structural causes […]
Pax Silica & India’s Inclusion
Pax Silica & India’s Inclusion: The United States’ newly appointed Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, stated that India will be invited to join “Pax Silica,” a US-led coalition aimed at securing and strengthening the critical minerals supply chain. Pax Silica is a US led coalition aimed at building a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven silicon and […]
