IUCN World Conservation Congress: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2025 will be hosted in Abu Dhabi to decide on use of genetic tools in conservation. It is the largest gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers in the world. It will help shape global priorities for nature conservation […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
India high-level meetings with Taliban
India high-level meetings with Taliban: India held back-to-back high-level meetings with Taliban representatives including Foreign Secretary-level talks and EAM Jaishankar’s call with Amir Khan Muttaqi. Russia’s formal recognition of Taliban adds momentum to India’s cautious but deepening engagement.Taliban’s promise to prevent anti-India activities offers India a chance to deny Pakistan a terror foothold via Afghan […]
US President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act
US President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act: US President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins), establishing a formal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, marking a new phase of government engagement with digital assets. The law boosts user confidence with consumer protections and aims to make the […]
European Union Ministers gave the final green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro
European Union Ministers gave the final green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro: European Union Ministers gave the final green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, making it the single currency area’s 21st member.It is located in the southeastern region of the European continent, occupying the eastern part of […]
3 by 35 Initiative
3 by 35 Initiative: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a”3 by 35” initiative. It is an initiative urging countries to raise real prices on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by at least 50 per cent by 2035. The initiative has an ambitious goal of raising US $1 trillion over the next 10 years. […]
One Big Beautiful Bill
One Big Beautiful Bill: The US Senate narrowly advanced President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”, a sweeping tax and spending package estimated to add $3.3 trillion to federal debt. One Big Beautiful Bill: It is a 940-page legislative packagecombining tax reforms, spending cuts, and policy changes, including: Tax Cuts – Extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts […]
At Sea Observer Mission
At Sea Observer Mission: QUAD nations launched first-ever ‘At Sea Observer Mission’ to boost maritime cooperation. At Sea Observer Mission was launched by the QUAD nations i.e the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia It aims to stride toward strengthening maritime security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific, under the Wilmington Declaration. […]
Hong Kong Convention (HKC)
Hong Kong Convention (HKC): The Hong Kong International Convention (HKC) for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships came into force on June 26, 2025.The HKC is a global treaty developed under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to regulate the safe and environmentally sound recycling of end-of-life ships.Objective is to Minimize health hazards to […]
India and South Africa signed two agreements on submarine cooperation
India and South Africa signed two agreements on submarine cooperation: India and South Africa signed two agreements on submarine cooperation during the 9th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting held in Johannesburg.These are bilateral institutional mechanisms established under the 2000 MoU on Defence Cooperation to strengthen defence ties.Relations are rooted in a shared anti-colonial struggle, with […]
Amitabh Kant Joins Fairfax as Senior Adviser After G20 Sherpa Role
Amitabh Kant Joins Fairfax as Senior Adviser After G20 Sherpa Role: Canada-based investment firm Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd has appointed Amitabh Kant, India’s former G20 Sherpa and ex-CEO of NITI Aayog, as a Senior Adviser. With deep experience in economic policy and transformative development initiatives, Kant’s new role is expected to strategically support Fairfax’s long-term […]
