Civil War in Sudan: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) launched a significant offensive against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum and Bahri, reigniting a conflict that had quieted for several months. This renewed offensive comes amid a civil war that has persisted for over 18 months, with more than 20,000 deaths reported and nearly […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
77th WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia
77th WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commenced its 77th Regional Committee session for Southeast Asia in New Delhi, marking a significant gathering of health leaders from across the region.
India and Maldives Boost Ties with $750 Million Currency Swap Deal
India and Maldives Boost Ties with $750 Million Currency Swap Deal: India has extended significant financial aid to the Maldives by signing a $750 million currency swap agreement to ease the country’s foreign exchange crisis. This includes a $400 million swap and an additional ₹3,000 crore ($357 million) under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, available […]
EAM Jaishankar to Visit Pakistan for SCO Meeting After 9 Years
EAM Jaishankar to Visit Pakistan for SCO Meeting After 9 Years: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead India’s delegation to Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad on October 15-16, 2024.
European Union Deforestation Regulation
European Union Deforestation Regulation: Giving relief to exporters of certain products, the European Commission has proposed to extend the implementation of its deforestation regulation by one year. European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was scheduled to commence on 30 December 2024. It has been introduced to limit the EU market’s impact on global deforestation/forest degradation and […]
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS: Without India doing a large part of the heavy lifting, it is unlikely that the world will meet the Sustainable Development Goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, UNAIDS director for the Asia Pacific said recently. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is an […]
NATO to Establish Northern Land Command in Eastern Finland
NATO to Establish Northern Land Command in Eastern Finland: NATO plans to set up a new land command in Finland near the Russian border in 2025, to lead land force operations in northern Europe during potential military conflicts. Finland, which joined NATO last year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, is preparing for the […]
China Shock 2.0
China Shock 2.0: The United States has imposed steep tariffs on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles, as part of an effort to counter the influx of Chinese goods, dubbed “China Shock 2.0.” India and other countries are also taking steps to curb Chinese imports to protect domestic industries. China Shock 2.0 […]
India and Uzbekistan Sign Bilateral Investment Treaty in Tashkent
India and Uzbekistan Sign Bilateral Investment Treaty in Tashkent: India and Uzbekistan have signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) aimed at boosting investor confidence and enhancing economic cooperation between the two nations. The treaty was formalized by Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Khodjayev Jamshid Abdukhakimovich in Tashkent.
Minerals Security Finance Network
Minerals Security Finance Network: India has officially joined the US-led Minerals Security Finance Network. It is a new initiative emerging from the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP). It is aimed at strengthening global cooperation in securing critical mineral supply chains. The network brings together institutions from the Indo-Pacific region and Europe, promoting cooperation, information exchange, and […]
