Shinkansen Trains and Bullet Train Project: Japan is set to provide India with two Shinkansen train sets (E5 and E3 series) at no cost in 2026. Shinkansen Trains (E5 Series): It has been operational since 2011. With a speed of 320 km/h, it was initially chosen for India’s first bullet train line. Known for its […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
UAE Assumes Chair of INTERPOL’s Committee on Governance
UAE Assumes Chair of INTERPOL’s Committee on Governance: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been elected as the Chair of the INTERPOL Committee on Governance, marking a pivotal moment in its rise as a global security leader. The election, held at INTERPOL’s headquarters in Lyon, France on April 11, 2025, saw Lt. Col. Dana Humaid […]
Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon
Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon: General Brice Oligui Nguema won Gabon’s presidential election, securing over 90% of the vote, and reaffirming his control over the Central African nation. This victory follows a military coup in 2023, which saw Nguema overthrow the long-standing Bongo dynasty that had ruled Gabon for decades. Despite his promise […]
Daniel Noboa Re-elected In Ecuador’s 2025 Presidential Run-off
Daniel Noboa Re-elected In Ecuador’s 2025 Presidential Run-off: Ecuador’s right-wing incumbent President Daniel Noboa secured victory in the second-round presidential run-off election. Gaining a full four-year term, Noboa defeated left-wing opponent Luisa Gonzalez by a notable margin amid rising public concerns over drug-related violence and economic instability. While the election results were announced by the […]
India–Norway Marine Pollution Initiative
India–Norway Marine Pollution Initiative: The India–Norway Marine Pollution Initiative (INMPI) has helped Agra improve waste circularity and reduce plastic leakage into the Yamuna River, with successful interventions in managing petha and footwear waste.A bilateral collaboration between the Government of India and Government of Norway to address marine litter, especially microplastics (MPs) and macroplastics from land-based […]
Mauritius Becomes First African Country to Sign ISA’s Country Partnership Framework
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, […]
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 […]
