India And Japan 2+2 Meet: India and Japan recently held their third 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi. The discussions, which took place against the backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions and China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, focused on deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors. Key Highlights of the India and Japan […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
Multidimensional Vulnerability Index
Multidimensional Vulnerability Index: The UN General Assembly recently launched the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI). The MVI is a crucial tool in the global effort to address vulnerabilities and build a more resilient and sustainable future for all nations. The Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) is a comprehensive tool developed by the United Nations to assess […]
Government Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into Steel Imports from Vietnam
Government Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into Steel Imports from Vietnam: India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into the import of hot rolled flat products from Vietnam following complaints that these products are being sold at significantly low prices, negatively impacting the domestic steel industry.
UN Human Rights Team To Visit Bangladesh To Investigate Human Rights Violations
UN Human Rights Team To Visit Bangladesh To Investigate Human Rights Violations: A human rights team from the United Nations will visit Dhaka next week to discuss with the Bangladesh interim government, investigations into the human rights violations during the recent unrest in Bangladesh.
Germany Joins United Nations Command in South Korea as 18th Member State
Germany Joins United Nations Command in South Korea as 18th Member State: Germany’s recent inclusion in the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea marks a significant expansion of the command’s member states, now totaling 18 nations. This move underscores Berlin’s commitment to global security, linking European stability to the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Rwanda’s Kagame Sworn In For Fourth Term After 99 Percent Election Win
Rwanda’s Kagame Sworn In For Fourth Term After 99 Percent Election Win: Rwanda’s all-powerful President Paul Kagame was sworn in on August 11, for a fourth term after sweeping to victory in elections last month with more than 99% of the vote.
Centre Forms Committee to Monitor Bangladesh Border Situation
Centre Forms Committee to Monitor Bangladesh Border Situation: In response to the volatile situation in Bangladesh, the Indian government has established a committee to monitor the Indo-Bangladesh border and ensure the safety of Indian nationals and minority communities in the neighboring country. The committee will maintain communication with Bangladeshi authorities and oversee security measures at […]
India-New Zealand Sign Bilateral Customs Cooperation Agreement
India-New Zealand Sign Bilateral Customs Cooperation Agreement: India and New Zealand have signed a Bilateral Customs Cooperation Arrangement to facilitate easier trade between the two nations. The agreement was formalized in Wellington on 8 August 2024 during President Droupadi Murmu’s official visit to New Zealand
First-Ever Cultural Property Agreement
First-Ever Cultural Property Agreement: India and the US signed the first-ever Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) to combat the illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts and ensure the return of antiquarian objects to their place of origin. The agreement aligns with the Article 9 of the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the […]
Supply Chain Council : India Re Elected
Supply Chain Council : India Re Elected India has been elected as Vice-Chair of the Supply Chain Council which is one of the three bodies set up by the 14-member Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) bloc. India and 13 other Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) partners have established three supply chain bodies under the landmark Indo-Pacific Economic […]
