India Joins Leadership of Global Anti-Corruption Alliance: India has been elected to the 15-member GlobE Steering Committee, which focuses on combating corruption and asset recovery. This decision was made during a plenary session in Beijing on September 26, 2024, following a multistage voting process.
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
Pact For The Future
Pact For The Future: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a “Pact for the Future” a comprehensive agreement designed to reshape global governance for the twenty-first century at the Summit of the future. Pact for the Future is a landmark declaration reaffirming the commitment of UN Member States to sustainable development, peace, and stronger […]
PM Modi Addresses 79th U.N. General Assembly Session in New York
PM Modi Addresses 79th U.N. General Assembly Session in New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a significant address at the 79th U.N. General Assembly session, themed “Summit of the Future,” held in New York on September 22, 2024. Emphasizing the necessity for reforms in global institutions, Modi stated that such changes are crucial for […]
Vinod Bachchan Honored at the House of Lords, UK Parliament
Vinod Bachchan Honored at the House of Lords, UK Parliament: Renowned Bollywood producer Vinod Bachchan received the prestigious Global Prestige Award at the House of Lords, UK Parliament, recognizing his significant contributions to the Indian film industry. The award ceremony was hosted by Lord Bellamy KC and Lord Rami Ranger CBE, a distinguished Member of […]
Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurates Invest India’s new office in Singapore
Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurates Invest India’s new office in Singapore: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated Invest India’s new office in Singapore. The office will serve as a dedicated point of contact for companies from the region looking to invest in India, fostering collaboration across sectors.
Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative: The Quad grouping took a groundbreaking cancer initiative called the Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative. Quad Cancer Moonshot Initiative was launched by the QUAD countries (India, United States, Australia and Japan). It is aimed at implementing innovative strategies to prevent, detect, treat and alleviate the impact of cancer on patients and their […]
Ambassador Of India To Netherlands
Ambassador Of India To Netherlands: Kumar Tuhin has been appointed as India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Ministry of External Affairs recently announced this, and Tuhin is expected to take on his new role soon. Tuhin is part of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), joining in 1991. He is currently the Director […]
16th Assembly of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions
16th Assembly of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions: President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the 16th Assembly of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) on September 24, 2024, in New Delhi. This significant event marks the beginning of crucial discussions centered on the evolving role of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) in promoting […]
Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme
Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to expand the Special Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) to 20 other airports across the country. It has been initiated to speed up the Immigration clearance process for eligible persons from the following categories: Indian Nationals and Foreign Nationals holding […]
India and US Explore Enhanced Energy Cooperation
India and US Explore Enhanced Energy Cooperation: India and the US have committed to deepening their bilateral cooperation across the energy value chain, aiming for a just and orderly energy transition. This agreement emerged from a meeting between Indian Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, and US Assistant Secretary of State […]
