Current Affair Category: International Relations

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 […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will   attend the 21st ASEAN-India and the 19th East Asia Summits in Laos. The annual events are crucial as they are being held against the backdrop of fast developments in Myanmar where ethnic armed organisations are battling the military junta of the country, creating hurdles for regional connectivity and security plans. […]

The terms “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) and “Special Watch List” (SWL) are designations used by the United States government, specifically by the U.S. Department of State, in relation to religious freedom violations. These designations are part of the broader framework established by the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998, aimed at promoting religious […]

Why in News? The Global Framework on Chemicals fund  has  recently launched its first project, targeting the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste. About the Global Framework on Chemicals: The Global Framework on Chemicals Global Framework on Chemicals – For a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste (GFC), provides the essential […]

A G20 expert panel on strengthening Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, wants the institutions to shift from financing individual projects to prioritising programmes with sectoral focus and long-term transformation plans, as identified by national governments. According to the expert group, MDBs should focus their operations – financial […]

Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave here, the External Affairs Minister stated that the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia have shifted the focus of global politics away from crucial issues Amid rising protectionist measures in India and the West against the rapid surge of Chinese imports in crucial sectors, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar […]

India and the Maldives share a long history of cultural, economic, and political ties, underpinned by geographical proximity and mutual security concerns. The bilateral relationship has evolved into a strategic partnership, with cooperation in areas like trade, tourism, defense, and development. Early Ties: Diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives were formally established in 1965, […]

Why in News?- The Gran Grif gang is an armed criminal group in Haiti responsible for widespread violence, particularly in the Artibonite region. Recently, the gang executed a brutal attack in the Pont-Sondé locality, killing over 70 people and displacing thousands. The gang has taken control of large parts of the region, targeting civilians, burning […]

Why in News? The World Green Economy Forum was launched recently in Dubai, bringing together global leaders and experts to address pressing environmental challenges. The forum’s theme, “Empowering Global Action: Unlocking Opportunities and Advancing Progress,”. Key points of the session: A key session titled “Decarbonising Energy-Intensive and Hard-to-Abate Industries” explored strategies to reduce carbon emissions […]

Why in News?The Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) is a financial tool provided by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that offers quick financial assistance to member countries facing urgent balance of payments needs. It is designed to provide swift financial relief in cases of economic crises caused by external shocks, such as natural disasters, commodity price […]