Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2024: The 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was concluded in Astana, Kazakhstan and brought together leaders from across the region. India played a prominent role, with the External Affairs Minister delivering the Prime Minister’s message that highlighted combating terrorism and addressing climate change as key priorities. Key Highlights of […]
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Vanuatu
Vanuatu: The government of Vanuatu will soon settle into a suite of new buildings funded by China, a move which has reignited concerns about Beijing’s reach in the South Pacific nation. This initiative underscores China’s strategic interests in the Pacific islands, where it has funded major infrastructure upgrades across the archipelago, competing with Western rivals […]
International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC): Russia has sent two trains carrying coal to India through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for the first time. The consignment will travel over 7,200km from St. Petersburg, Russia to Mumbai port via Bandar Abbas port of Iran. International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a 7,200-kilometer Multimode Transit Route […]
Draft Reciprocal Exchange Of Logistics Agreement (RELOS)
Draft Reciprocal Exchange Of Logistics Agreement (RELOS): Russia has approved a draft logistics agreement with India, ending years of delays. Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) is an administrative arrangement between India and Russia to enhance military cooperation. It streamlines military logistics support, making joint operations more efficient and cost-effective. Facilitates replenishment of supplies, providing […]
Reciprocal Exchange Of Logistics Agreement
Reciprocal Exchange Of Logistics Agreement: The India-Russia mutual logistics agreement named the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) is now ready for finalisation. It will facilitate military cooperation between India and Russia, including joint exercises, training, and disaster relief efforts. The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) between India and Russia is a significant administrative […]
Joint Communique On a Peace Framework
Joint Communique On a Peace Framework: Only proposals acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine can lead to peace, said India as New Delhi decided to disassociate itself from the final document issued on June 16 at the conclusion of a Peace Summit in Switzerland. The ongoing war in Ukraine, initiated by the Russian Federation, continues […]
43rd Signatory Of The Artemis Accords : Armenia
43rd Signatory Of The Artemis Accords : Armenia Armenia becomes the 43rd signatory of the Artemis Accords, a set of principles for global space exploration cooperation led by NASA. The Artemis Accords, established in 2020 by NASA and seven founding member nations, including the US, are a set of non-binding principles aimed at guiding civil […]
Non-Permanent Members Of The UNSC
Non-Permanent Members Of The UNSC: Pakistan, Panama, Somalia, Denmark, and Greece have been elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a two-year term starting in 2025. This marks Pakistan’s 8th term as a non-permanent member India has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council 8 times, the last […]
Biopharmaceutical Alliance
Biopharmaceutical Alliance: India, South Korea, the United States, Japan, and the European Union (EU) have formed a Biopharmaceutical Alliance to address drug supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. The alliance aims to coordinate bio policies, regulations, and research and development support measures among participating countries. Inaugural meeting held in San Diego during the Bio International […]
Somalia Wins Non-Permanent Seat On UN Security Council
Somalia Wins Non-Permanent Seat On UN Security Council: Somalia has reached a major milestone by becoming the first country since the 1970s to have a non-permanent place on the UN Security Council. This change, which was revealed after a vote in the 193-member UN General Assembly in which Somalia got 179 votes, is a major […]
