Source: RT Subject: International Relations/Geography Context: Satellite imagery from April 2026 reveals that China has deployed a floating barrier and multiple vessels to block the entrance of the Scarborough Shoal. About Scarborough Shoal: What it is? Scarborough Shoal (known as Bajo de Masinloc in the Philippines and Huangyan Island in China) is a triangular-shaped chain …
Source: PIB Subject: International Relations Context: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare hosted the First BRICS Health Working Group (HWG) Meeting 2026 in New Delhi to deliberate on collaborative strategies for global health security. About First BRICS Health Working Group Meeting 2026: What it is? The BRICS Health Working Group (HWG) is a …
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Source: NDTV Subject: International Relations Context: Saudi Arabia is reportedly pressing the Trump administration to drop its naval blockade of Iranian ports, fearing that Tehran will retaliate by closing the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint. About US Blockade of Iranian Ports: What it is? The US blockade is a maximalist military and economic strategy implemented by the …
Source: IT Subject: International Relations Context: The marathon 21-hour talks in Islamabad between the US and Iran ended without a deal, failing to convert a fragile two-week ceasefire into a lasting peace. About The Islamabad Talks: What it is? The Islamabad Talks were a high-stakes, direct diplomatic negotiation aimed at de-escalating the US-Israeli war on …
Source: LM Subject: International Relations Context: the U.K. condemned a reckless Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting the joint U.K.-U.S. military base on Diego Garcia, marking a significant escalation in the 2026 Iran war. About Diego Garcia Island: What it is? A tropical footprint-shaped atoll that hosts one of the most secretive and critical overseas military …
Source: BS Subject: Economy/International Relations Context: The ongoing West Asia crisis has disrupted energy supplies, exposing India’s heavy dependence on imported gas. This has revived discussion on past pipeline projects like the Iran–Pakistan–India (IPI) and Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) About The Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) Pipeline: What it is? A proposed 2,775 km natural gas pipeline designed to transport …
Source: BS Subject: International Relations Context: The Kurds have returned to the global spotlight following reports that the CIA is considering engaging Kurdish armed groups to pressure the Iranian regime. This comes as a new Coalition of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan was formed in February 2026. About The Kurds: Who are the Kurds? The …
Source: PIB Subject: International Relations Context: Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on 5 March 2026, with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb delivering the keynote address. About Raisina Dialogue 2026: What it is? The Raisina Dialogue is India’s premier multilateral conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, focusing on global governance, strategic …
Source: TN Subject: International Relations Context: The United States military has officially named its recent strikes on Iran as Operation Epic Fury, amid escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security concerns. About Operation Epic Fury: What it is? Operation Epic Fury is the codename adopted by the Pentagon for US military operations targeting …
Source: TI Subject: International Relations Context: An Indian delegation led by the Secretary of Water Resources, visited Bhutan to strengthen bilateral cooperation on trans-boundary rivers. About India-Bhutan Trans-Boundary River Cooperation: What it is? India and Bhutan share a unique and deep-rooted partnership centered on water diplomacy. This cooperation involves the joint management of river basins …
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Source: DD News Subject: International Relations Context: Prime Minister of India announced the Villages of Excellence initiative during his state visit to Israel in February 2026 to scale up agricultural cooperation. About Villages of Excellence Initiative: What it is? The Villages of Excellence is a grassroots-level extension of the Indo-Israel Agriculture Project (IIAP). While previous …
Source: IE Subject: International Relations Context: The US Supreme Court recently struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977. About The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977: What it is? The IEEPA is a US federal law that grants the President authority to regulate international …
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Source: PIB Subject: Science and Technology/International Relations Context: The AI Impact Summit concluded in New Delhi with 89 countries and international organizations endorsing the New Delhi Declaration. This landmark agreement establishes a global framework for “AI for All,” focusing on equitable access, ethical governance, and social empowerment. About New Delhi Declaration – AI Impact Summit …
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Source: IT Subject: International Relations Context: India has joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, aimed at building resilient supply chains for electronics, artificial intelligence and critical minerals. About Pax Silica initiative: What it is? Pax Silica is a strategic international initiative led by the United States Department of State to strengthen secure, resilient and trusted …
Source: TH Subject: International Relations Context: India has been selected to assume the Chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process (KP) from 1 January 2026, marking the third time it will lead this global initiative. About Kimberley Process: What it is? The Kimberley Process (KP) is a tripartite international initiative involving governments, the global diamond industry and …
Source: PMI Subject: International Relations Context: Prime Minister of India during his visit to Malaysia, articulated IMPACT as the guiding framework of India–Malaysia relations while addressing the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur. About India–Malaysia IMPACT Framework: What it is? IMPACT stands for India–Malaysia Partnership for Advancing Collective Transformation, a strategic vision articulated to deepen bilateral …
Source: PIB Subject: Economy/International Relations Context: India and the United States have announced a framework for a United States–India Interim Trade Agreement, marking a major breakthrough in reciprocal market access and tariff realignments. About United States–India Interim Trade Agreement: What it is? The U.S.–India Interim Trade Agreement is a temporary, outcome-oriented trade framework designed to …
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Source: HT Subject: International Relations Context: Iran has reaffirmed its support for the Chabahar Port project and deeper cooperation with India despite uncertainty arising from renewed U.S. sanctions and the possible expiry of the sanctions waiver. About Chabahar Port: What it is? Chabahar Port is Iran’s only oceanic deep-sea port, developed as a multipurpose commercial …
Source: NIE Subject: International Relations Context: The Rafah Border Crossing was reopened, after being largely shut for nearly two years following Israeli military control. Its reopening is a key component of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan, aimed at enabling civilian movement and humanitarian aid. About Rafah Border Crossing: What it is? The Rafah Border Crossing …
Source: UN Subject: International Relations/Mapping Context: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) temporarily suspended patrols along parts of the Blue Line after Israel announced the release of a chemical substance near the frontier. About Blue Line along the Lebanon–Israel frontier: What is the Blue Line? The Blue Line is a UN-identified line of …
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