Current Affair Category: International Relations

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. […]

Iran and European powers /What is  E3 ? Iran and European powers (E3: Britain, France, Germany) held talks on September 17, 2025 to prevent the reimposition of U.N. sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. The discussions focused on delaying the “snapback mechanism”, which would automatically restore sanctions if Iran violated the nuclear deal. Progress […]

International Seabed Authority (ISA) India has received its first-ever global license from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to explore polymetallic sulphides (PMS) in the Carlsberg Ridge located in the northwest Indian Ocean. This is a major milestone for India’s deep-sea exploration and Blue Economy goals. The agreement was signed in New Delhi and will enable […]

International Day of Democracy 2025:  The International Day of Democracy 2025 is observed on 15 September to reinforce the importance of democratic values, human rights, and citizen participation in governance.  Created by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, this international day highlights the continuing importance of safeguarding democratic institutions and amplifying the voices of […]

Nepal Political Crisis – Sushila Karki Appointed First Woman Prime Minister Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the new Prime Minister of Nepal on September 12, 2025. The President dissolved the Parliament on the recommendation of Ms. Karki and announced fresh general elections on March 5, 2026. This came […]

India & Mauritius relations Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth in Varanasi to strengthen bilateral ties and announce new cooperation initiatives, focusing on maritime security, infrastructure, trade, and renewable energy. KEY POINTS: India & Mauritius relations Special Economic Package: Announced to support Mauritius’ needs in infrastructure, healthcare, and employment generation. […]