Current Affair Category: International Relations

Why in News ? The One Health Summit recently took place in Lyon, France, with the High-Level Summit on 7 April, coinciding with World Health Day. Hosted by the French Government as one of the flagship events of the G7 French Presidency, the Summit will convene Heads of State and government, international organizations, scientists, civil […]

The Renewables 2025 Global Status Report (GSR 2025) is the 20th edition of the world’s most comprehensive annual overview of the renewable energy sector. Published by REN21 (a global multi-stakeholder network), it serves as the benchmark for measuring global progress in the transition to a renewables-based economy. Key Findings & Statistics Top Performers: Brazil, China, […]

 The Foreign and International Monetary Authorities (FIMA) Repo Facility is a permanent liquidity tool established by the Federal Reserve to stabilize the global U.S. dollar market. It acts as a “backstop,” ensuring that foreign central banks can access dollars without being forced to sell their U.S. Treasury holdings during times of stress. What is the […]

The article by Anil Sasi outlines the potential consequences and logistical hurdles of a U.S. military operation to take control of Iran’s primary oil export hub. The Strategic Value of Kharg Island: Kharg Island serves as the economic heart of Iran, handling roughly 90% of its oil exports. Since mid-February 2026, Iran has ramped up […]

Why in News? The MC14 is being held from March 26 to 29, 2026, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. As the WTO’s highest decision-making body, this conference is meeting at a time when the global multilateral trading system is facing an existential crisis due to rising unilateralism, geopolitical tensions (US-China), and the collapse of the dispute settlement […]

FCRA Amendment Bill: 2026 The primary goal of this bill is to give the Government of India greater control over the assets (land, buildings, equipment) of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) whose licenses have been cancelled or have expired. Key Provisions State Takeover of “Orphaned” Assets (Section 14B): The Rule: If an NGO’s FCRA registration is cancelled, […]

Global Terrorism Index : 2026: Recently, the Global Terrorism Index, 2026 was published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). About Global Terrorism Index: It is  published by the Institute for Economics and Peace(IEP), a Sydney-based independent, non-profit think tank. It is a comprehensive study analysing the impact of terrorism for 163 countriescovering 99.7 per cent of […]

The World Happiness Report 2026 provides a comprehensive look at global well-being, emphasizing a shift in happiness demographics and the growing influence of digital habits on mental health. Top 10 Countries: Global Leaders in Happiness: The 2026 rankings continue to show the dominance of Northern European nations, with a notable entry from Central America. Finland: […]

UNIGME Report 2025: Why in News? United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNIGME) Report 2025 has identified India as a “key contributor” to the global and regional reduction of under-five and neonatal mortality. The report specifically praises India’s ability to scale up public health interventions in a populous and diverse environment, leading to […]

India is set to oppose a key US-led World Trade Organisation (WTO) proposal seeking a permanent moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions at the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) set to be held from March 26 to 29, 2026, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. What is the E-transmission Moratorium? Since 1998, WTO members have agreed not to […]