Category: International Relationship Current Affairs

UN80 Initiative: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched the UN80 Initiative to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the United Nations as it faces financial and operational challenges. A reform strategy to boost efficiency and reduce costs within the United Nations. Launched on the 80th anniversary of the UN by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Aim is to Improve […]

India-Mauritius Relations: During the Prime Minister (PM) of India’s visit to Mauritius, both nations signed multiple agreements on trade, maritime security, and defense, emphasizing regional cooperation and elevating their ties to an enhanced strategic partnership.PM also received the highest national award of Mauritius, the ‘Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of […]

South-East Asia Surveillance Network: India has proposed the creation of a South-East Asia surveillance network to enhance multi-source collaborative surveillance for better pandemic and health emergency responses. The proposal will be discussed with the 11 member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region (SEARO) later this year. Vision of the South-East Asia Surveillance Network: Regional Health […]

Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty: Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a peace treaty after nearly four decades of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, marking a historic resolution in the region.Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked mountainous region in the Caucasus between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but populated mostly by ethnic Armenians. […]

India’s Participation in the 69th Session of UNCSW: The Government of India, represented by Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, took part in the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), held at the UN Headquarters in New York.The session focused on gender equality and […]

Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025: With an aim to enhance national security, the government on Tuesday introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 in Parliament. The Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 aims to streamline immigration laws, strengthen national security, and impose stricter penalties for violations. The bill proposes to replace four colonial-era laws, including the […]

Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan Border Deal: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have agreed to exchange disputed lands, improving access to farmland and water resources, bringing an end to their long-standing border conflict. The conflict arises from border disputes due to differing maps and the arbitrary division of the Fergana Valley, leading to ethnic tensions among Kyrgyz, Tajiks, and […]

Eyal Zamir Appointed as Israel’s New Military Chief: Israel has appointed Eyal Zamir as its new Chief of Staff at a critical juncture in its military history. A former tank commander and director of the defence ministry, Zamir replaces Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, who resigned following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. His appointment comes […]

USAID Funding Cuts and Their Impact on India: USAID has been a key contributor to India’s health, environmental, and technological sectors, providing $2.8 billion in aid since 2001. The US administration’s January 20, 2025, executive order aims to halt foreign aid, significantly impacting USAID-supported programs in India. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on March 5, […]

China Increases Defence Budget by 7.2% in 2025: China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defence budget for 2025, continuing its efforts to modernize and expand its military capabilities. The budget, which amounts to approximately $245 billion, was revealed at the National People’s Congress (NPC), the annual legislative meeting of the country. With this […]