Category: International Relationship Current Affairs

Snapback Mechanism & Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA): Iran’s Foreign Minister is set to discuss the country’s nuclear program with the UK, France, and Germany to avert the reimposition of international sanctions under the ‘snapback mechanism’, which were lifted under the 2015 JCPOA. The E3 (Britain, France, Germany) have invoked the 30-day snapback mechanism to reimpose […]

South Korea, US Reaffirm Goal of Korean Peninsula Denuclearisation: South Korea and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. The statement came from South Korea’s National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, who emphasized that the denuclearisation objective remains firm regardless of North Korea’s stance.The issue holds strong relevance in […]

India recently defended Qatar’s sovereignty at the U.N. Human Rights Council: Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia. It is located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It has a total area of 11,586 sq.km. It shares a sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south […]

Genocide Convention: A UN commission has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza Accusing leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of incitement. The panel, led by Navi Pillay, found Israeli forces guilty of four of the five genocidal acts under the 1948 Genocide Convention killing, causing serious harm, creating destructive living conditions, and preventing […]

International Seabed Authority (ISA) : India Received landmark licence India has received a landmark licence from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to explore polymetallic sulphide deposits in the Carlsberg Ridge. It is a 300,000 sq km area of the northwest Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. This is the world’s first licence of its kind, granting […]

Dr. Sima Bahous Begins Second Term at UN Women: Dr. Sima Sami Bahous was reappointed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres for a second term as Executive Director of UN Women. Her reappointment comes at a crucial time as the organization prepares to implement its newly approved Strategic Plan for 2026–2029. Expressing gratitude, Dr. Bahous pledged […]

India Backs UNGA Resolution on Palestine Two-State Solution: India voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution endorsing the “New York Declaration” on the peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue through the two-state solution. The resolution was passed on September 12, 2025, with 142 countries supporting, 10 opposing, and 12 abstaining. This […]

India–Mauritius Special Economic Package: Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam visited Varanasi, where India announced a USD 680 million Special Economic Package covering health, infrastructure, maritime security, and education. Highlights: USD 680 Million Package: Includes grants and line of credit for health, infrastructure, and maritime projects. Construction of New Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National Hospital, first Jan Aushadhi […]

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam : Inauguration Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, hailing it as a “great achievement,” even as Egypt lodged a protest at the UN, calling it an existential threat to its water security. Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, a megadam built […]

Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Paudel has appealed for peaceful dialogue: Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Paudel has appealed for peaceful dialogue amid the ongoing Gen-Z protests triggered by political unrest following PM K.P. Sharma Oli’s resignation.Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan country in South Asia, known for its unique cultural and geographical diversity. Capital: Kathmandu. Neighbouring Nations: […]