Current Affair Category: International Relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to take a 20-hour overnight train journey on 23 August to reach from Poland to Ukraine in his official visit. PM Modi’s choice of taking the special train — Train Force One — to reach the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, is seen as a bold move, especially considering the ongoing Russia-Ukraine […]

Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, has been under immense pressure to make its palm oil industry more sustainable. The industry has been linked to deforestation, causing the loss of habitat for orangutans. Orangutan diplomacy and panda diplomacy are terms used to describe the practice of using animals, particularly endangered species, as symbols of […]

This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine after establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1992. During his ongoing visit to Poland, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino today. This visit highlights the enduring connection between […]

Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of the third Voice of the Global South Summit (VOGSS), which took place virtually on August 17, 2024. Key points of PM’s address: In his remarks, PM Modi highlighted the challenging global environment marked by war-like situations, climate change, and crises in food and […]

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has recently been elected as Thailand’s new Prime Minister. At 37 years old, she is the youngest person to hold this position and the third member of her family to lead the country, following her father and her aunt, Yingluck Shinawatra. Paetongtarn’s rise to […]

Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is the fourth private astronaut mission organized by Axiom Space to the International Space Station (ISS). Axiom Space is a private space company that aims to create the first commercial space station. The Ax-4 mission continues the trend of private companies and space agencies collaborating to expand human space exploration. Key […]

This is the first time the WHO has released a detailed analysis looking at the prevalence of intimate partner violence against girls aged between 15 and 19. The WHO analysis was based on surveys from thousands of adolescent girls from 154 countries and areas. It showed that 24 per cent of these adolescents had been subjected to […]

Why in news?  The Recent report of GAIN has called for investment in  agri-food sector to reduce gender inequality, enhance productivity & business resilience . About  GAIN : It is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, GAIN has offices in countries with high levels of […]

The Maputo Declaration of 2022 is a significant document adopted by the African Union (AU) that outlines commitments to advancing sustainable agricultural practices and achieving food security on the African continent. Key Points of the Maputo Declaration (2022) Commitment to Agriculture: The declaration reaffirms the commitment of African Union member states to allocate at least […]

Ol Doinyo Lengai, which means “Mountain of God” in the Maasai language, is an active volcano located in the Gregory Rift, south of Lake Natron in Tanzania. It is part of the East African Rift System, which is a tectonic plate boundary that stretches across East Africa. Key Characteristics Type: Ol Doinyo Lengai is a […]