Current Affair Category: International Relations

Why in News? India’s recent retaliatory strikes as part of Operation Sindoor have drawn significant attention, particularly concerning rumors about targeting Pakistan’s Kirana Hills, a site reportedly linked to nuclear storage. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims :  Kirana Hills Mains :  GS 2 –IR/ GS 3 –Security  Major Nuclear Sites: Kahuta (Khan Research […]

Why in News? Amid escalating tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors, India and Pakistan reached an agreement to cease all military actions following a series of precision strikes by India in response to the deadly Pahalgam massacre.  India described the strikes as “measured and non-escalatory,” Pakistan denounced them as a “blatant act of war” and alleged […]

Why in News? India raised concerns at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about the effectiveness of its funding to Pakistan and abstained from voting on a $1 billion disbursement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a $1.3 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), citing Pakistan’s poor track record and potential misuse of funds for […]

Why in News?  India’s reported use of Harop drones in strikes on Pakistani targets (e.g., Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi) during Operation Sindoor, following a terror attack in Pahalgam. About  Harop  Drone : The Harop, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is a loitering munition, also known as a suicide or kamikaze drone, combining features of an […]

Why in News?  India has intensified its diplomatic efforts by briefing envoys of 13 Security Council member states on recent military strikes. The Foreign Secretary detailed these operations as part of a broader strategy to counter terrorism from Pakistan and discussed efforts at the UNSC 1267 Committee and FATF to bolster global counter-terrorism. India clarified […]

Why in News? India has recently  conducted  precision of strikes under the Operation Sindoor at various terrorists locations in PoK. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : Operation Sindoor/ precision-guided munitions (PGMs)/ JDAM Mains :   GS Paper 2/GS Paper III: Internal Security and Challenges What is  precision strike? The term “precision strike” refers to […]

Why in News? The Bagram Air Base has been in the news in May 2025 due to their strategic significance in Afghanistan, evolving geopolitical dynamics, and claims involving major powers like the United States, China, and the Taliban.  About Bagram Air Base: Bagram Air Base, located 60 km north of Kabul, Afghanistan, is one of […]

Why in News? India has expressed concerns over Pakistan’s alleged involvement in terrorism and terror financing, urging the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to reconsider placing Pakistan back on its “grey list. Relevance: UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : FATF/Grey & Black Lists Mains : GS Paper II (International Relations)/  GS Paper III (Economy & […]

Why in News? The U.S. and Ukraine signed a critical minerals and natural resources agreement on May 1, 2025, after months of tense negotiations. Relevance :  UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims: REE/Their uses/distributions Mains : GS Paper 1 (Geography) / GS Paper 3 (Technology and Economy), particularly concerning national security and self-reliance.  Key Points of deal […]

Why in News ? The Geneva-based Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions’ (GANHRI) Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA) has recommended downgrading the status of India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) from ‘A’ to ‘B’ category. This recommendation marks the first-ever downgrade in NHRC’s history since its establishment in 1993. 2. Reasons for Downgrade Recommendation Impartiality […]