China’s Wildlife Diplomacy: China’s “Wildlife Diplomacy” has entered a new phase, with the loan of golden snub-nosed monkeys(Rhinopithecus roxellana) to European zoos (in France and Belgium) under a 10‑year agreement. These monkeys, unique to central China, are being positioned as new “animal ambassadors” potentially a successor to China’s famous panda diplomacy. China’s long‑standing use of […]
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India Joins Spain’s Ocean Sky 2025 as First Non-NATO Nation
India Joins Spain’s Ocean Sky 2025 as First Non-NATO Nation: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has become the first non-NATO country to participate in Exercise Ocean Sky 2025, a high-intensity multinational air combat drill hosted by the Spanish Air Force. Held at Gando Air Base, Canary Islands, the exercise runs from October 20 to 31, […]
First Woman to Lead the Church of England
First Woman to Lead the Church of England: The Church of England, Dame Sarah Mullally has been announced as the new Archbishop of Canterbury-designate the first woman ever to be chosen for this prestigious role. Her appointment marks a new chapter for the Church, bringing both hope and responsibility as she prepares to lead millions […]
Sevilla Forum on Debt
Sevilla Forum on Debt: The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in Geneva. It is a Spain-led initiative launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16).] It is supported by UNCTAD and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs […]
International Convention against Doping in Sport
International Convention against Doping in Sport: India has been re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, held in Paris marking the 20th anniversary of the Convention. The UNESCO International Convention against Doping […]
MERCOSUR Group
MERCOSUR Group: India and Brazil agreed to significantly expand their existing trade agreement between India and the MERCOSUR bloc. The Southern Common Market(MERCOSUR for its Spanish initials) is a South American regional economic organization. It is the fourth largest integrated market after the European Union (EU), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and ASEAN. It […]
United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific
United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific: India has been elected as Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for a three-year term till 2028. The UN-GGIM-AP is one of the five regional committees of the United Nations Committee […]
President of Mongolia Visit to India
President of Mongolia Visit to India: The President of Mongolia undertook a State Visit to India, commemorating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between the two nations. India launched a capacity-building programme for Mongolia’s border security forces and strengthened defence ties via training programmes and a Defence […]
India-Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor
India-Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor: The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), unveiled at the 2023 G20 Summit, aims to link India with Europe through the Middle East. However, ongoing conflicts in West Asia and emerging Arctic routes pose serious challenges to its implementation and strategic viability. IMEC is a strategic multi-modal connectivity initiative launched through a […]
United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)
United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP): India has been elected as the Co-Chair of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for a three-year term (2025–2028). The UN-GGIM-AP is one of the five regional committees of the United Nations Committee of Experts on […]
