MoRD and UNICEF YuWaah Sign Statement of Intent to Empower Rural Women and Youth: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) YuWaah have signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to empower rural women and youth across India. The three-year partnership focuses on creating livelihood opportunities, promoting entrepreneurship, and enhancing […]
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as Namibia’s First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn in as Namibia’s First Female President: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made history on March 21, 2025, by becoming Namibia’s first female president. Her inauguration coincided with Namibia’s 35th Independence Day. A veteran of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO), she won the November 2024 elections with 58% of the vote. The outgoing president, […]
Financial Action Task Force : In News
Financial Action Task Force : In News India will host the FATF Private Sector Collaborative Forum 2025 in Mumbai, addressing global priorities such as payment transparency, financial inclusion, and digital financial system transformation. FATF is an intergovernmental policy-making and standard-setting body dedicated to combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Objective is to establish international standards […]
Sixth round of India’s Remittances Survey 2023-24
Sixth round of India’s Remittances Survey 2023-24: Sixth round of India’s Remittances Survey 2023-24 by RBI shows that the US, UK, Singapore, Canada and Australia together accounted for more than half of remittances into India.India has consistently received the highest remittance over the years, with the money doubling from $55.6 billion in 2010-11 to $118.7 […]
Tavasya : Stealth Frigate
Tavasya : Stealth Frigate Stealth Frigate ‘Tavasya’ Launched at Goa Shipyard. ‘Tavasya’, the last of the four Krivak-class stealth frigates, was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on March 22, 2025. It is the second ship under construction at GSL under a technology transfer agreement with Russia. The launch marks a milestone in India’s naval […]
Raisina Dialogue 2025
Raisina Dialogue 2025: India hosted the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, with New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, as the Chief Guest. Theme for 2025: “Kālachakra – People, Peace and Planet”. Raisina Dialogue 2025: India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) raised concerns against the weaponization of trade through tariffs, sanctions, and […]
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue: Senior defence officers from Quad nations have expressed concerns over China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific during a panel on “Deepwater Perils: Securing Trade”. QUAD is a strategic forum involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia, focusing on maritime security and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. It is not a military alliance […]
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative: The Prime Minister recently welcomed New Zealand’s participation in the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative, highlighting both nations’ shared interest in maintaining peace and stability in the region. IPOI was launched by India in November 2019 at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok. It builds upon the “Security and Growth for All […]
US Travel Ban 2025
US Travel Ban 2025: US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a travel ban on citizens from 43 countries in 2025. The proposed ban, which is still under review, categorizes countries into three lists—Red, Orange, and Yellow—based on the severity of restrictions. The Red List consists of 11 countries facing complete visa suspension, while the […]
10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue
10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue: The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue will be held from March 17-19, 2025, focusing on global security, diplomacy, and emerging geopolitical trends.India’s flagship international conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, organized annually. Aims to bring together global leaders, policymakers, academics, and strategic experts.Started in: 2016, as an initiative of […]
