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 […]
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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 […]
BLS International to Operate Indian Visa Centres in China
BLS International to Operate Indian Visa Centres in China: BLS International Services Ltd has secured a three-year contract from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to establish and operate Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) in China. The contract, which became effective on October 14, 2025, authorizes BLS to manage visa services in Beijing, Shanghai, and […]
New Development Bank : In News
New Development Bank : In News Pakistan has sought the help of China, which it considers an “iron friend”, to get a membership of the Brics Development Bank. The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly known as the BRICS Development Bank, is a multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS). […]
India Elected for United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
India Elected for United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC): India has been elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term, marking its seventh tenure on the global body.The UNHRC is the principal intergovernmental body within the United Nations system responsible for promoting, protecting, and monitoring human rights across the […]
National ‘Red List’ Assessment Initiative
National ‘Red List’ Assessment Initiative: India launched the five-year National Red List Assessment Initiative (2025-2030) to evaluate the conservation status of its flora and fauna, announced at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. National ‘Red List’ Assessment Initiative aims to systematically identify and protect India’s most vulnerable species, in line with global environmental […]
Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh: World leaders have convened at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the ‘Summit for Peace’, led by U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting aims to end the two-year-long Gaza conflict and to restore stability in the Middle East. Sharm el-Shaikh is located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, overlooking the Strait of Tiran […]
Armenia has become the newest State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Armenia has become the newest State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature: Armenia is a landlocked country, located in the south of Caucasus mountain range.It is bounded by Georgia in the north, Azerbaijan in the east, Iran in the southeast and Turkey in the west.The Lesser (or Little) Caucasus Mountains dominate much […]
Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit: Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh represented India at the Sharm El-Sheikh Gaza Peace Summit held in Egypt, as the special envoy of Prime Minister of India.It is an international diplomatic conference convened to consolidate the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and outline a framework for lasting peace in Gaza and […]
Palau Hosts World’s First Live Underwater Interview
Palau Hosts World’s First Live Underwater Interview: Palau’s President, Surangel Whipps Jr., conducted a live underwater interview beneath the Pacific Ocean. This novel broadcast employed Li‑Fi technology which transmits data via light rather than traditional radio waves to spotlight ocean conservation, climate threats, and the existential risks that small island nations like Palau face.The interview […]
