Category: International Relationship Current Affairs

Golden Visa Programme: The Spain’s Congress has approved the termination of the controversial Golden Visa programme. It is a residence by investment plan, which grants temporary residency to foreign nationals in exchange for a significant donation or investment in real estate, business, or other fields is known as a “Golden Visa.” High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) often […]

Trump Appoints Sriram Krishnan as Senior AI Policy Advisor: US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Krishnan, who has a notable background in tech, will work closely with David Sacks, […]

Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Zone: Bulgaria and Romania will join the European Union’s Schengen zone on 1st January 2025. Both nations, which have been EU members since 2007, will finally be able to join the borderless area, allowing for seamless travel and movement across Europe. The Schengen Zone is named after a small village […]

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):United Kingdom New Member The United Kingdom became the 12th member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). It is a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) finalized in 2018, aimed at reducing trade barriers among its 11 member countries. Initially known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership […]

India-Australia CECA: India and Australia have “outlined a path forward for the early conclusion” of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between both nations. During a three-day stocktake meeting between the two nations, discussions covered several critical areas of the CECA, including trade in goods, services, mobility, agri-tech cooperation, and more.

Syria and Middle East Tension: The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria after an 11-day offensive by rebel groups has triggered a geopolitical reshuffle in the Middle East.Assad’s rule, characterized by authoritarianism, ended after sustained pressure from rebel forces led by Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, a former al-Qaeda operative. External supporters like Iran and Russia […]

India-Japan Forum 2024: At the India-Japan Forum in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister(EAM) of India underscored the potential for a strategic semiconductor alliance between India and Japan.India and Japan are revitalizing their semiconductor industries to enhance global supply chain resilience.

Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres: A joint rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (MSA) successfully saved 12 crew members from the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir in the North Arabian Sea.This joint effort highlighted the critical role of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) of both nations, […]

20th Manama Dialogue: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the 20th Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, highlighting India’s diplomatic efforts in addressing challenges across the Middle East, from Gaza to Syria. Manama Dialogue initiated in 2004 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Includes participants from Middle East, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Organized by: The International […]

Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister: Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has announced a significant political shift by appointing Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister. This move comes a day after the junta dissolved the national government without providing any justification. The country continues to grapple with severe security challenges and […]