Current Affair Category: International Relations

India’s Strategic Shift: Expanding Global Trade Partnerships Trade Friction with the U.S. Sparks Diversification: The recent trade tensions with the United States have pushed India to diversify its economic and strategic engagements across the globe. As the global landscape shifts, India is proactively seeking to reduce overdependence on any single trade partner by fostering broader […]

Why in  News?  Chris Bowen, Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, will visit Delhi on October 15 to discuss with India’s Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, the furtherance of cooperation under the India–Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (IREP). This visit happens in the context of increasing urgency for collaboration on clean energy […]

Why in News ? The Russian Duma has formally ratified a departure from the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA) with the United States, which is a major nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Russia. Although Russia suspended its activity under the PMDA in 2016, today represents the official and formal end to the PMDA. […]

The Abraham Accords refer to a series of diplomatic agreements that normalized relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in 2020. The agreements were facilitated by the United States government under President Donald Trump, and were formally signed in Washington, DC on September 15, 2020. Countries Involved Initial Country Signatories United Arab Emirates […]

Why in news ? The Sir Creek territorial dispute between India and Pakistan is in the news after escalating military tensions along the border in early October 2025. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan of its deliberate stalling of the dispute over 78 years and highlighted Pakistan’s recent military expansion near Sir Creek, bringing the […]

20-Point Gaza Peace Plan: Immediate Ceasefire: Both parties will stop all military activity, including air strikes of ground operations, while Israeli forces return to a designated border line to allow for hostage release. Redevelopment of Gaza: A new economic will rebuild Gaza as a vibrant, modern region for the residents to thrive. This redevelopment will […]

Why in News?  UN Day for South-South & Triangular Cooperation (12 September) marks the 1978 Buenos Aires Plan of Action (BAPA) anniversary. BAPA laid the foundation for technical cooperation among developing nations. Theme for 2025: “New Opportunities and Innovation through SSTC”. Key Features of SSTC Based on solidarity, mutual respect & shared learning. Complementary to […]

K Visa: China’s Potential Answer to US H-1B Cuts US President Donald Trump’s proposed H-1B visa cuts aim to protect American jobs, which could reduce the number of foreign tech professionals entering the US, particularly from countries like India. Experts suggest that China could benefit through its new K visa, designed to attract international talent […]

New START Treaty Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Monday that Moscow will continue to adhere to nuclear arms limits under the New START Treaty with the United States for one more year, despite the treaty’s scheduled expiration in February 2026. He also called on Washington to follow the same approach. Key Points: New START […]

H-1B visa U.S. President Donald Trump announced an increase in H-1B visa fees to $100,000, sparking panic among Indian tech professionals and companies. Clarification: The White House later clarified that this will be a one-time payment, not an annual fee. The fee applies only to fresh H-1B visa applications starting with the next lottery cycle. […]