Current Affair Category: International Relations

 Why in News ? Rupee Breaches the 87 Mark Against the Dollar: The Indian rupee dropped by 49 paise to close at Rs 87.11 against the U.S. dollar, reflecting a significant decline in its value amid global market volatility. The depreciation occurred after the imposition of higher tariffs by the U.S. on Canada, Mexico, and […]

Why in News ? Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently addressed concerns over claims that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessed sensitive federal payment systems, including Social Security and Medicare data. The task force, established under former President Donald Trump to streamline government operations, reportedly gained entry to critical Treasury databases, sparking intense scrutiny. The […]

The Waigani Convention is an international agreement aimed at protecting the environment of the South Pacific region from hazardous and radioactive waste. It focuses on minimizing and controlling the transboundary movement of such waste to safeguard human health and the environment. Key Highlights of the Waigani Convention: Full Name The Waigani Convention is officially titled […]

On January 23, U.S. District judge John Coughenour in Seattle blocked President Trump’s executive order attempting to curb ‘birthright citizenship’. What is birthright citizenship? Birthright Citizenship: Birthright citizenship is a legal principle granting automatic citizenship to individuals born within a country’s territory, regardless of their parents’ citizenship. In the U.S., it is guaranteed by the […]

Why in New ? The Paris summit is an initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron. It focuses on the broader agenda of global AI governance, innovation, and on ways of serving the larger public interest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to co-chair the Paris Summit and has accepted the invitation to travel to France. […]

Why in News ?Rwanda-backed rebels claimed they captured eastern Congo’s largest city, Goma, recently, as the United Nations described a mass panic among its 2 million people and Congo’s government said the rebel advance was a “declaration of war.” The M23 rebels announced the city’s capture in a statement minutes before a 48-hour deadline expired […]

Introduction: The Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) is the largest international platform of Election Management Bodies (EMBs), established to foster cooperation, strengthen electoral processes, and promote democracy worldwide. Formation and Objective: Founded: October 14, 2013. Headquarters: Incheon, South Korea. Objective: Enhance collaboration among EMBs. Share best practices, knowledge, and expertise related to electoral management. […]

What is the CBP One App and why was it closed? Donald Trump Deportation Programme: Among his first steps as President, Donald Trump cut off access to a mobile app that allowed migrants to apply to legally enter the US as asylum-seekers. The CBP One entry programme, instituted by former President Joe Biden, had allowed thousands of migrants […]

What is  $Trump ? What is memecoin? Donald Trump had emerged as a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency on his recent presidential campaign trail, presenting himself as someone who would advance the interests of the crypto community if elected to power. However, just days into his second term, crypto investors have shown signs of wavering in […]

The Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme:  Why in News? Department of Commerce, Government of India has introduced the Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme recently, aiming to enhance the global competitiveness of India’s diamond sector. This scheme provides a streamlined mechanism for duty free import of Natural Cut and Polished Diamonds, and there by promoting value […]