Current Affair Category: International Relations

Why in the News? In 2025, the Immigrant and Foreigners order was issued by the ministry of home affairs which had replaced the foreigners (tribunal) order of 1964. This grants Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)—previously exclusive to Assam—the authority equivalent to that of a First-Class Judicial Magistrate. It aims to streamline the process of detecting, detaining, and […]

Why in the News?  The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was held in Tianjin, China, under the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Tianjin Declaration was adopted, condemning terrorism (including Pahalgam, Jaffar Express, and Khuzdar attacks). Key Points of the Summit & Tianjin Declaration: Condemnation of Terrorism Strongly condemned terrorism in all forms […]

Why in the News?  The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 was held in Tianjin, China (31 Aug–1 Sept 2025). PM Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines, focusing on India–China border peace, terrorism, trade, and people-to-people ties. SCO Summit 2025 – Key Points Theme: Strengthening security, enhancing connectivity, and expanding […]

Why in the News ?  Amid growing friction over US tariff and India’s imports of discounted Russian crude, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro alleged that India was serving as a channel for Moscow to profit from oil sales. His remarks followed a statement calling the Ukraine conflict “Modi’s war”, reflecting Washington’s discontent over India’s […]

Why in the News?  Modes of partnership in the annual summit of India and Japan and India Russia have been the longest and most constant schemes of the annual summit which have led to the development of India and Japan. The article highlights the India-Japan Annual Summit and its importance in strengthening bilateral ties. Focus […]

Why in the News  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the H-1B visa program, calling it misleading and questioning its advantages for U.S. workers. U.S. President Donald Trump earlier backed changes in the H-1B visa and green card system to prioritise “merit-based” immigration. Debate continues in the U.S. about whether H-1B visas truly bring in the […]

Investments Target: India and Japan are working on promoting a bilateral economic partnership, starting a digital partnership, and launching a mobility partnership covering railways, roads, and bridges across India. Investments targeted: 7–10 trillion Yen. Prime Ministerial Summit: This will be Modi’s fifth visit to Japan, and his first summer summit with Prime Minister Kishida. Three […]

Why in the News? During Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to India, PM Narendra Modi announced that India will provide training and equipment to upgrade Fiji’s maritime security. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, inclusive, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, countering China’s growing influence in the Pacific islands. Key Highlights of India–Fiji Defence […]

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC): A global hunger monitor has  declared that famine is taking place in Gaza, nearly two years after Israel launched its military campaign in the region . This was confirmed  fron  the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), that is an internationally recognized body that assesses and classifies the […]

Why in the News? The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued a new 10-point advisory to address gender disparity in organ transplants. The advisory directs that women patients and relatives of deceased donors will get priority in organ allocation. Key Points: National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) Gender Disparity in Organ […]