Source: CNN Subject: International Relations Context: Iran has warned it will strike U.S. military bases in the Middle East if Washington intervenes in Iran’s internal unrest, after President Donald Trump publicly backed Iranian protesters. About US regional bases in the Middle East: What it is? The United States maintains a network of permanent and rotational …
Source: IE Subject: International Relations Context: The United States has announced that India will be invited to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative next month as part of efforts to stabilise and deepen India-US strategic and trade ties. Pax Silica aims to secure silicon, semiconductors and AI-critical supply chains amid rising geopolitical and technology competition. …
Source: HT Subject: International Relations Context: The United States carried out large-scale airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria under Operation Hawkeye after an ISIS ambush in Palmyra killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter. About Operation Hawkeye: What it is? Operation Hawkeye is a US-led military counter-terrorism operation involving air and precision strikes against …
Source: TOI Subject: International Relations Context: Senior officials from the Union Jal Shakti Ministry visited Farakka Barrage as the India–Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty (1996) is set to expire in December 2026, ahead of renewal talks. About India–Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty (1996): What it is? A bilateral treaty governing the sharing of Ganga (Ganges) …
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Source: HT Subject: International Relations Context: The U.S. action against Venezuela and the capture of its president has been justified by Donald Trump by invoking the Monroe Doctrine, a 19th-century U.S. policy. About Monroe Doctrine: What it is? The Monroe Doctrine is a U.S. foreign policy principle asserting that the Western Hemisphere is the exclusive …
Source: TH Subject: International Relations, Miscellaneous Context: China conducted large-scale live-fire military drills named “Justice Mission 2025” around Taiwan, including missile launches, fighter jet sorties, and naval deployments. About Justice Mission 2025: What it is? Justice Mission 2025 is a high-intensity, two-day PLA (People’s Liberation Army) military exercise involving live-fire missile launches, air and naval …
Source: TP Subject: International Relation Context: Bangladesh has announced its 13th general election and a national referendum on the July National Charter to be held on February 12, 2026. About July National Charter: What it is? A political declaration and reform blueprint formulated after the July 2024 mass uprising in Bangladesh, proposing changes to the …
Source: TN Subject: International Organisation Context: Several reports and expert circles are speculating that BRICS may unveil a pilot gold-backed digital trade currency called “The Unit”, though no official announcement has been made yet. About The Unit – a Pilot Gold-Backed Digital Trade Currency: What it is? A digital, blockchain-based settlement currency designed for cross-border …
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Source: TOI Subject: Bilateral Relations Context: Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a state visit to India for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi, where he received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan and held talks with Prime Minister of India. About India–Russia Bilateral Relations: Nature of ties: India–Russia enjoys a “Special and …
Source: PIB Subject: Miscellaneous Context: At the World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025 in Dehradun, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced major upgrades to Uttarakhand’s early-warning systems, including six weather radars, 33 observatories, and 142 AWS stations. About World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025: What it is? WSDM 2025 is a global platform on disaster …
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Source: MEA Subject: International Relations Context: India hosted the international conference “50 Years of BWC: Strengthening Biosecurity for the Global South” in New Delhi to mark the 50th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention’s entry into force. About 50th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention: What the BWC is? The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is …
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Source: News on Air Subject: International Relations Context: India has been re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board for the 2025–29 term, reaffirming global confidence in its leadership in multilateral governance. About India Re-Elected to UNESCO Executive Board for 2025–29: What the UNESCO Executive Board Is? The Executive Board is one of UNESCO’s three constitutional organs …
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Source: PIB Subject: International Relations Context: India has been re-elected to the IMO Council in Category B with the highest votes (154/169) for the 2026–27 term. This marks India’s second consecutive highest vote tally, reinforcing its rising maritime influence. About India Re-elected to IMO Council: What is the IMO Council? The Council is the executive …
Source: TOI Context: India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah caused severe floods and over 80 deaths. About Operation Sagar Bandhu: What it is? Operation Sagar Bandhu is India’s rapid Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission launched to support Sri Lanka during the devastating …
Source: IE Subject: International Relations Context: The 2025 Johannesburg G20 Summit exposed a sharp geopolitical split, with the US, China and Russia absent and South Africa pushing through a declaration over US objections. About G20 Johannesburg 2025: Strong Outcomes, Weak Great-Power Commitment G20: Origin And Evolution Origin in Financial Crises: The G20 began as a …
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Source: DD News Subject: Miscellaneous Context: India has been formally ratified as the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad (Amdavad), Gujarat as venue. This will be the centenary edition of the Games, marking 100 years since the first British Empire Games were held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930. About Commonwealth Games 2030: What …
Source: NDTV Subject: International Relations Context: The UN has formally begun the process to elect the next Secretary-General to replace Antonio Guterres when his term ends on 31 December 2026. Member states have been invited to submit nominations, with a strong push for selecting the first woman Secretary-General in UN history. About United Nations Secretary-General: …
Source: FE Subject: International Relations Context: The United States has privately shared a 28-point draft peace proposal for ending the Russia–Ukraine war with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reportedly prepared under former U.S. President Donald Trump’s team. About 28-Point Peace Plan: What it is? A US-drafted, 28-point roadmap aimed at ending the Russia–Ukraine war through a negotiated …
Source: ET Subject: International Relations Context: The G20 Summit 2025 concluded in Johannesburg, the first G20 summit ever hosted on African soil, marked by the adoption of a declaration despite a U.S. boycott. About South Africa G20 Summit 2025: What is the G20? The Group of Twenty (G20) is the world’s premier forum for international …
Source: TH Subject: Environment Context: The COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, has entered its final hours amid a major global split after the new draft outcome text removed all references to fossil fuels—including the roadmap for a transition away, demanded by over 80 countries. About COP30 Draft Outcome: What it is? The COP30 draft …
