Current Affair Category: International Relations

Nepal has become the 101st country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a full member. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a global alliance of solar resource-rich countries lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. It was launched at the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) in 2015 by India and France. Members: […]

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday signed five agreements to enhance cooperation in the energy sector and other areas, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the latter’s ongoing three-day visit to India. Crown Prince Al Nahyan […]

PM Modi’s visit to Brunei underscores India’s growing strategic interest in the region and its commitment to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. The tiny yet strategically located nation of Brunei Darussalam plays a crucial role in the geopolitical landscape, particularly in the context of the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific region. Situated on the […]

Copper is a versatile metal with a wide range of applications across various industries due to its excellent electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance. Below is an overview of the applications of copper, the top copper-producing countries, and India’s copper import sources. Applications of Copper Electrical and Electronics Wiring and Cables: Copper is the […]

Why in News? The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India (IN MoD) has recently entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA). Through this SOSA, the United States and India agree to provide reciprocal priority support for goods and services that promote national defense. The […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to take a 20-hour overnight train journey on 23 August to reach from Poland to Ukraine in his official visit. PM Modi’s choice of taking the special train — Train Force One — to reach the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, is seen as a bold move, especially considering the ongoing Russia-Ukraine […]

Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, has been under immense pressure to make its palm oil industry more sustainable. The industry has been linked to deforestation, causing the loss of habitat for orangutans. Orangutan diplomacy and panda diplomacy are terms used to describe the practice of using animals, particularly endangered species, as symbols of […]

This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine after establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1992. During his ongoing visit to Poland, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino today. This visit highlights the enduring connection between […]

Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of the third Voice of the Global South Summit (VOGSS), which took place virtually on August 17, 2024. Key points of PM’s address: In his remarks, PM Modi highlighted the challenging global environment marked by war-like situations, climate change, and crises in food and […]

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has recently been elected as Thailand’s new Prime Minister. At 37 years old, she is the youngest person to hold this position and the third member of her family to lead the country, following her father and her aunt, Yingluck Shinawatra. Paetongtarn’s rise to […]