Current Affair Category: International Relations

Why in news ? The Indian PM Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at Mauritius’ National Day Celebrations on March 12. Key Points: Second visit since 2015; Chief Guest at Mauritius’ National Day Celebrations on March 12. Highlights historical ties due to the Indian-origin population (70% of Mauritius’ 1.2 million people). Historical Context: Indians […]

SIPRI REPORT 2025/Global Arms Trade Trends (2020-2024) 1. Key Global Highlights Ukraine: Became the largest importer of major arms globally. Arms imports rose nearly 100-fold compared to 2015-2019. Accounted for 8.8% of global arms imports during 2020-2024. Received arms from at least 35 countries since the war began in 2022, with further deliveries in the […]

Why Did Lalit Modi Choose Vanuatu? Lalit Modi, wanted by Indian law enforcement agencies, applied for Vanuatu citizenship likely due to its “golden passport” program. Golden Passport Program: Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) scheme allows wealthy individuals to purchase citizenship. Tax Benefits: No personal tax on income earned locally or internationally. No capital gains, inheritance, […]

Why in News? European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen  has recently unveiled a five-part plan to mobilize 800 billion euros for Europe’s defense and deliver immediate military support to Ukraine following the suspension of US aid. What is the purpose of the EU’s 800 billion euros defence plan? The plan, called “ReArm Europe,” is […]

Why in News ? A new visa program called “Gold Card” has been announced by Donald Trump, aimed at foreign investors seeking permanent residency and a pathway to American citizenship. Price: $5 million flat fee. Privileges: Green Card benefits plus a direct route to citizenship. Replacement for EB-5 Program: EB-5 Program Overview: Introduced in 1990, […]

Why in News? The United States, under the Donald Trump administration, is moving to virtually disband the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the primary foreign aid arm of the US government. This decision will halt critical healthcare initiatives like the Breaking the Barriers (BTB) tuberculosis elimination program in India, particularly in Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, […]

Why in News? The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India recently sought a waiver of diplomatic immunity for the son of a Kenyan diplomat in New Delhi. This request was made to the Kenyan government to allow Indian law enforcement agencies to investigate a case involving the diplomat’s son. The incident has brought the […]

Why in News ? In 2025, Nvidia unveiled Evo 2, the most advanced artificial intelligence system dedicated to biological research. Designed to transform medicine and genetics, Evo 2 can analyze and design genetic codes across all life forms. Powered by nearly 9 trillion genetic data points from over 128,000 organisms, it accelerates discovery by uncovering […]

The term “Donkey’s Route” came into the news recently due to its association with the illegal migration route used by individuals, particularly from South Asia, to enter Europe or other developed nations through unconventional and dangerous paths. Why  it was  in News? The “Donkey’s Route” is a nickname for the arduous and perilous journey that […]

Why in News? India has been elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) during its 1st General Assembly in Singapore. This marks a significant milestone in India’s leadership role in global maritime affairs. Key Points: Election and Representation: Vice Presidency: India was elected as the Vice President […]