Current Affair Category: International Relations

Why in News ?India has signed two more agreements under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), focusing on clean energy, anti-corruption, and trade transparency, during prime minister Narendra Modi’s three-day US visit for the Quad summit 2024. These agreements, aimed at creating a “clean” and a “fair economy”, are expected to enhance India’s sustainability efforts and […]

Hezbollah is a Shiite Muslim political party and militant group based in Lebanon, where its extensive security apparatus, political organization, and social services network have fostered its reputation as “a state within a state.” Founded in the chaos of the fifteen-year Lebanese Civil War, the Iran-backed group is driven by its opposition to Israel and […]

Why in News? COP29 host Azerbaijan has called on nations to commit to a six-fold increase in global energy storage capacity from 2022 levels, aiming for 1,500 gigawatts by 2030. This proposal was outlined in a letter by President-Designate Mukhtar Babayev to all participating countries ahead of the UN climate conference in Baku in November. […]

Why in News? India has launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance to Southeast Asian countries affected by Typhoon Yagi, including Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar. About Typhoon Yagi: It began as a tropical storm in the western Philippine Sea on September 1, 2024. Yagi, which means goat or the constellation of Capricornus in Japanese. It […]

The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit recently  concluded in the United States, marking a progress in the advancement of a joint defence innovation ecosystem in India and the USA. About INDUS-X Summit: The INDUS-X Summit is a bilateral initiative between India and the United States aimed at fostering defense innovation collaboration. Launched in June […]

Nepal has become the 101st country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a full member. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a global alliance of solar resource-rich countries lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. It was launched at the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) in 2015 by India and France. Members: […]

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday signed five agreements to enhance cooperation in the energy sector and other areas, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the latter’s ongoing three-day visit to India. Crown Prince Al Nahyan […]

PM Modi’s visit to Brunei underscores India’s growing strategic interest in the region and its commitment to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. The tiny yet strategically located nation of Brunei Darussalam plays a crucial role in the geopolitical landscape, particularly in the context of the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific region. Situated on the […]

Copper is a versatile metal with a wide range of applications across various industries due to its excellent electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance. Below is an overview of the applications of copper, the top copper-producing countries, and India’s copper import sources. Applications of Copper Electrical and Electronics Wiring and Cables: Copper is the […]

Why in News? The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India (IN MoD) has recently entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA). Through this SOSA, the United States and India agree to provide reciprocal priority support for goods and services that promote national defense. The […]