Current Affair Category: International Relations

QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission Why in News ? The Coast Guards of QUAD nations—India, Japan, the United States, and Australia—launched the “QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission” on June 30, 2025, to boost maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Stemming from the Wilmington Declaration of September 2024, this initiative aims to promote a free, […]

Why in News?  The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985, has been a cornerstone for regional cooperation in South Asia. However, its inactivity since 2014, primarily due to India-Pakistan tensions, has prompted discussions about alternative regional blocs. Recent reports indicate that China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are exploring a new trilateral bloc, potentially […]

Why in News?  Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a trailblazer in India’s aerospace history, achieved a remarkable milestone as part of the prestigious Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), a collaborative commercial human spaceflight mission spearheaded by Axiom Space in partnership with NASA, ISRO, and SpaceX Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Axiom-4 Mission/ISS Mains :   GS […]

Background: UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched the UN80 Reform Programme to overhaul and strengthen the UN framework in preparation for the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter. Overview of the UN80 Reform Programme: The UN80 Reform Programme is a wide-ranging effort to update the UN’s structures, mandates, and operations to meet the demands of 21st-century […]

Why in News?  India has achieved a historic milestone by entering the top 100 in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, ranking 99th out of 167 nations in the 2025 Sustainable Development Report (SDR) released by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : SDG/SDR Mains :   GS 2/GS […]

  Why in  News ? After the US carried out airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Tehran has issued warnings of potential retaliation targeting US military bases in West Asia, escalating regional tensions. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Military Bases Mains :   GS 2/GS 3 Security Overview: The U.S. operates an extensive network […]

Why in News?  On June 21, 2025, the U.S. launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers armed with GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs. Former President Donald Trump hailed it as a “spectacular military success,” claiming Iran’s nuclear capabilities were “obliterated.” The 40-hour B-2 mission, […]

Why in News?  The World Investment Report 2025, released by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on June 19, 2025, highlights a 11% decline in global foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of decline. The report’s release comes ahead of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4). Relevance : […]

Why in News ? India recently participated in the global observance of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable land management and climate resilience. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: NAAPC/UNCCD Mains :  GS 1- Geo/ GS 3 –Environment Established: By the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, observed […]

Why in News?  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi recently participated in the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis , Canada. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : G 7 Mains :   GS 2/ 3 IR /  Scince  Tech./Defence Key Points of Prime Minister’s Address:  Energy Security and Sustainable Development: Emphasized the principles of […]