Current Affair Category: International Relations

Recently, U.S. president Donald Trump, senior U.S. officials, and the media have embraced “G2” to refer to a proposed “Group of Two” world order dominated by the United States and China as the preeminent world superpowers. Context and Implications • Political/Geoeconomic: G2 has been mentioned in a political/economic context, especially in light of the summit […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be visiting Bhutan next week for the fourth time since 2014. Although the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has not yet made an announcement, a source familiar with the itinerary said it is expected to focus on energy cooperation and connectivity and that it will be a two-day […]

Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Why in News? Recently, Ethiopia’s Afar region reported attacks by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). These tensions are part of the after-effects of Ethiopia’s 2020-22 civil war, which killed thousands and caused a huge humanitarian crisis. Background: The 2020–2022 Civil War: The war began in November 2020 between Ethiopia’s […]

Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs) refer to genetic material derived from marine organisms (including plants, animals, and microbes) located in areas of the ocean that are not subject to national jurisdiction, which may have actual or potential value for scientific or commercial purposes, or for uses in biotechnology. Important Considerations Regarding Marine Genetic Resources: • Definition […]

UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325: Why in News? UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) was unanimously recently  adopted on 31 October 2000 under the chairmanship of Namibia. It marked a historic recognition of women’s crucial role in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and post-conflict recovery. 25 years later, the agenda […]

Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh said a long-awaited contract with Russia for the completion of the construction operation of Rasht-Astara railroad line will be signed next month. Highlighting the Iranian administration’s active diplomacy with the neighboring countries and the pivotal role of the transport sector in strengthening regional ties, Sadegh said […]

Indian diaspora  & Cultural Diplomacy The Indian diaspora (over 35 million globally) is one of the largest migrant communities. It contribute around  $129 billion in remittances and a prominent cultural presence, it plays a key role in bridging India and host nations. However, recent incidents, like the arson charges in Edmonton, Canada, and anti-immigrant rallies […]

 Why in News ? The 47th ASEAN Summit recently  held from October 26 to 28, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It serves as the premier annual gathering of leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This event  focuses on the economic /political / Cultural  integration in Asia region . it was  Hosted under […]

United Nations Day 2025: What is United Nations Day and why it is observed? United Nations Day is observed annually on 24 October. The observance marks the anniversary of the 1945 entry into force of the UN Charter, thereby creating the United Nations. It presents an occasion to highlight the founding principles of the UN: […]

Why in News ? The first State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025 Report was recently released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) . It highlights that global investments in forests must triple by 2030 to achieve climate, biodiversity, and land restoration goals. Key Points of SFF 2025 Report: Trends Highlighted in the Report: • […]