Current Affair Category: International Relations

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 […]

Hybrid warfare is a strategy that blends conventional military force with unconventional tools to achieve political or strategic goals while staying “below the threshold” of a full-scale declared war. Key Components: Kinetic (Physical): Standard military operations, guerrilla tactics, or use of proxy militias and insurgents. Non-Kinetic (Digital/Social): Cyber Warfare: Attacks on power grids, financial systems, […]

The “Washington Consensus” is back in the headlines because we are currently witnessing its systematic dismantling. While it once defined the “rules of the game” for the global economy, the 2020s have ushered in a new era—often dubbed the “Cornwall Consensus” or the “New Washington Consensus”—that prioritizes state intervention over market-led growth. The Rise of […]

The article begins with a provocative scenario: shortly after a U.S. submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena within Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), a user asked an advanced AI if the act was legal. The AI’s instant, unqualified response—“It was not illegal”—reveals a profound reliance on Western-centric legal frameworks. What is Algorithmic sovereignty? […]

In its quest for energy security, on March 2, India signed a Canadian $2.6-billion deal with Cameco. The Canadian company is among the world’s top three largest uranium producers by volume. The deal ensures a supply of around 10,000 tonnes of uranium between 2027 and 2035 to India. What uranium ‘stocks’ does India have? India […]

Demographic Distribution in the Gulf: The data categorizes the Indian population into Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) across six key Middle Eastern nations. Country Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) Total Indian Diaspora UAE 3,554,274 14,574 3,568,848 Saudi Arabia 2,460,603 2,906 2,463,509 Kuwait 9,93,284 2,244 9,95,528 Qatar 8,35,175 1,609 […]

 Why in the News? As of February 25, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a landmark two-day State visit to Israel. This visit is particularly significant as it marks a “second-tier” upgrade of the relationship. Key Highlights of the Visit: Historic Knesset Address: PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the […]

During the official visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India (February 17–19, 2026), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Macron announced a historic upgrade of their relationship to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership.” A total of 21 major outcomes were announced, focusing on defense, innovation, and health. Here are the key points: Defense & […]