International Civil Aviation Organization: India has been re-elected to Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO is a United Nations (UN) specialized agency, established in 1944, by the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1944) known as Chicago Convention. It is dedicated to developing safe and efficient international air transport for […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
Gaza Peace Plan : Trump
Gaza Peace Plan : Trump Prime Minister of India welcomed Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace proposal, calling it a pathway to long-term peace in West Asia. The plan seeks an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, and Gaza reconstruction, backed by Arab and Western leaders. Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan is a diplomatic framework designed to end the […]
Wassenaar Arrangement
Wassenaar Arrangement: The Wassenaar Arrangement faces challenges in adapting to cloud technology, requiring updates to control lists and enforcement mechanisms. It is a multilateral “export control regime” for conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies. The body came into being in 1996 to succeed the Cold War-era Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls. The name […]
Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation
Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation: The Ministry of External Affairs hosted a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York. It is a multilateral platform established by India to enhance cooperation with the Pacific Island countries. It was established in 2014 during the Prime Minister of India’s […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the India–SICA Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the India–SICA Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: Central American Integration System (SICA) is the institutional framework designed to govern and facilitate regional integration in Central America. Secretariat: Located in El Salvador. Created by the Tegucigalpa Protocol (December 13, 1991), which updated the older ODECA Charter. Operation Date: Became fully operational on […]
Special and Differential Treatment (SDT)
Special and Differential Treatment (SDT) China announced it will no longer seek new “special and differential treatment” (S&DT) at WTO talks, marking a shift in its trade stance. S&DT provisions are special rights in WTO agreements that grant developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) flexibility in implementing trade commitments. They provide longer transition periods, softer obligations, […]
Antifa
Antifa: U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to designate Antifa a terrorist organisation after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Antifa = “Anti-Fascist” movement. Not an organisation but a loosely connected network of activists opposing fascism, white supremacy, and far-right extremism. Roots in 1930s Europe, e.g., Antifaschistische Aktion (1932, Germany) and the Battle of […]
L-1 Visa
L-1 Visa: The U.S. administration under Donald Trump announced a $100,000 fee hike on fresh H-1B applications, sparking debate on whether the L-1 visa could be an alternative for Indian professionals.It is of two types: L-1A employees (executives/managers) and L-1B (specialized knowledge A non-immigrant work visa for intra-company transfers. Allows multinational firms to send employees […]
Estonia
Estonia: NATO condemned Russia for violating Estonian airspace with three MiG-31 fighter jets. Estonia invoked Article 4 of NATO treaty to seek urgent consultations on territorial security. Estonia is Situated in northeastern Europe, northernmost of the Baltic States. Capital: Tallinn. Neighbouring Nations: Russia (via Narva River, Lake Peipus), Latvia, Baltic Sea.
China to Launch K Visa
China to Launch K Visa: As the U.S. enforces steep hikes and restrictions on H-1B visa applications, China is stepping in with a new immigration initiative. From October 1, 2025, China will officially launch the K Visa to attract young STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professionals and researchers from around the world, offering an […]
