PM Modi and Saudi Crown Prince MBS chair SPC meeting: What is the Strategic Partnership Council Subject :International Relations Section: Msc Introduction: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud recently held extensive talks and co-chaired the first summit-level meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council […]
East Asia Summit Subject: International Relations Section: Groupings Context: Prime Minister arrives in Indonesia to attend the 18th East-Asia Summit. Some facts about the East Asia Summit: The East Asia Summit (EAS) is the Indo-Pacific’s premier forum for strategic dialogue. It is the only leader-led forum at which all key Indo-Pacific partners meet […]
India looks to invite quad leader for Republic Day Subject: International Relations Section: Msc Context: The government is considering inviting leaders of the Quad grouping for the Republic Day celebrations next year. How India choose its Chief Guest: The government extends its invitation to a Head of State or Government after careful consideration. […]
India rejects UN expert’s remark on Manipur Subject : International Relations Section: International Organisation More about the news: India’s response came after a group of UN experts raised alarm about reports of ‘serious human rights violations and abuses’ in Manipur. India has termed comments on Manipur by UN experts as “unwarranted, presumptive and […]
Myanmar will not be allowed ASEAN leadership in 2026 Subject : International Relations Section: Groupings Context: Myanmar won’t be allowed to lead Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026 More about the news: Southeast Asian leaders have decided that Myanmar will not take over the rotating leadership of their regional bloc as scheduled […]
India and EU differ on ICAO’s green fuel framework Subject :International relations Section: International organisation Context:: International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is developing a global framework to mandate the use of green fuel in international flights. Key Points: ICAO is in the process of drafting a global framework that proposes quantifiable targets for […]
Another Coup in Gabon Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Soldiers in Gabon had seized power and appointed the republican guard chief as head of state. More about the news: Soldiers in Gabon had seized power and appointed the republican guard chief as head of state. Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema […]
US ink new pact with Palau over maritime security Subject: International relations Section: Places in news Context: The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, More about the news: The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, which gives American ships the authorisation to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in […]
Russia says Ukraine drones struck deep into its territory Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Ukrainian drones strike deep in Russian territory. More about the news: Ukraine sent waves of drones deep into western Russia in nighttime attacks that struck military assets The drones hit an airport near Russia’s border with […]
BRICS expands from 5 to 11 Subject :International Relations Section: International Groupings Context: Leaders of the BRICS decided to expand the grouping and admit six new members. More about the news: BRICS member countries declared expansion of the grouping by welcoming six new countries into the fold. Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia […]