Current Affair Category: International Relations

Coal will be central to India’s energy mix for at least another decade, and moving away from it poses a massive challenge. For a just transition away from coal, India will require over $1 trillion or Rs 84 lakh crore over the next 30 years, according to a study by environment and climate change research think-tank […]

Five Eyes supports Canada in spat with India on Nijjar Killing: India and Canada have both expelled diplomats from their missions in the row over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. K. is the latest to declare its confidence in the judicial process by Ottawa, which is investigating the alleged involvement of Indian […]

Why in New? The Global Hunger Index for 2024 states that a ‘serious’ level of hunger is prevalent in India. It ranks India 105th among 127 countries, giving it a score of 27.3. A score below 9.9 indicates low levels of hunger, 10-19.9 moderate, 35-49.9 alarming and above 50 extremely alarming. What does it state […]

The World Energy Outlook 2024 was released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) recently. World Energy Outlook 2024 shows critical choices facing governments and consumers as period of more ample supplies nears and surging electricity demand reshapes energy security.   About World Energy Outlook (WEO): The World Energy Outlook (WEO) is an annual report published […]

ASEAN Plus Three is a regional framework that involves the ten ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member states along with three East Asian countries: China, Japan, and South Korea. Key Points: Members: ASEAN Member States: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Plus Three: China, Japan, South Korea. Formation: The […]

The Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum (EAMF) is a platform that involves ASEAN member states and non-ASEAN countries to address maritime security challenges and promote maritime cooperation. The EAMF builds on the ASEAN Maritime Forum (AMF), which focuses on issues related to maritime safety, security, and cooperation within ASEAN, but extends it to a broader set […]

The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is an important platform for security dialogue in the Asia-Pacific region. It involves not only the ten ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member states but also several key non-ASEAN countries that are important stakeholders in regional security. History and Formation: The ARF was established in 1994 during the 26th […]

Why in News? National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) is set to launch its most ambitious planetary mission to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, aiming to explore the potential for life in the solar system’s most intriguing ocean worlds. The launch of the Europa Clipper space  tool place on 14 Oct , 2024. The spacecraft is […]

Why in News? Indian businesses supplied UNICEF with goods and services worth nearly $6 billion for its global work from 2016 to 2023, making it the third largest supplier in 2023. This contribution includes vaccines, pharmaceuticals and nutrition supplies that are critical to meeting the health and nutrition needs of children around the world. Indian […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 21st India-ASEAN Summit, said that India’s trade with ASEAN countries has doubled in the last decade and now stands at over $130 billion. Modi said that he is confident that the 21st century, also known as the Asian century, is the century of India and ASEAN countries. ASEAN […]