Current Affair Category: International Relations

Why it’s in the news? • It marks 10 years since the last India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-III) held in New Delhi in 2015. • Highlights the progress India has made in diplomatic, economic, and educational engagement with Africa since then. • Focuses on the future roadmap for India-Africa partnership, including trade, digital collaboration, and institutional […]

A new ‘country platform’ is expected to help India tap Green Climate Fund resources more easily; the fund has faced criticism from developing countries for its complex disbursal procedures and lack of technical support to avail it   India was among the 13 countries and a regional alliance of African countries that announced plans to […]

India–Bhutan Relations: the Fourth King (K4)/relevance: Issue& Challenges Context: PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan (2025) to attend the 70th birthday celebrations of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan (K4). Modi praised K4’s life of “Wisdom, Simplicity, Courage, and Selfless Service,” highlighting his role in strengthening Indo-Bhutan friendship. Background: The Fourth […]

Pakistan’s proposed 27th constitutional amendment Bill : Pakistan’s government has introduced a major constitutional change that has sparked widespread debate and protests across the country. The proposed 27th constitutional amendment, which will be voted on in Parliament next week, seeks to restructure the military’s chain of command and overhaul the judiciary, prompting strong criticism from […]

 Why in news ? India’s diplomatic engagement with Africa received a significant boost as President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a four-day state visit to Angola, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the country. The trip comes at an important moment, with Angola celebrating 50 years of independence and India and Angola set […]

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 […]