Category: International Relations

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G20 Johannesburg 2025: Strong Outcomes, Weak Great-Power Commitment

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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Commonwealth Games 2030

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 …

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28-Point Peace Plan

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 …

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COP30 Draft Outcome

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 …

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G20

Source:   IT Subject:  International Relations Context: South Africa has assumed the G20 Presidency for 2025 with the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”, unveiling priorities centred on disaster resilience, debt relief, climate finance and just energy transitions. This marks the first G20 Summit hosted on African soil, coinciding with India’s strong advocacy for Global South About G20: …

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India Hosts Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) NSA Meet

Source:    TP Subject:   Mapping Context: India hosted the 7th Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) NSA-level meeting in New Delhi, reaffirming commitment to regional maritime security amid a rapidly evolving Indo-Pacific environment. Seychelles also announced its decision to join CSC as a full member, marking an important expansion of the grouping. About India Hosts Colombo Security Conclave …

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Second Regional Open Digital Health Summit 2025

Source:   News on Air Subject:   International Relations Context: India is hosting the second Regional Open Digital Health Summit (RODHS) 2025 in New Delhi, bringing together WHO-SEARO nations to advance interoperable digital health systems. About Second Regional Open Digital Health Summit 2025: What it is? The Regional Open Digital Health Summit 2025 is a three-day multilateral …

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Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)

Source:   TOI Subject: International Relations Context: The United States has officially designated Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), signalling a major upgrade in defence ties after Trump’s meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. About Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA): What it is? MNNA is a special U.S. strategic designation that grants close defence …

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India Re-Elected to Codex Executive Committee

Source: PIB Subject: International Relation Context: India has been unanimously re-elected to the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, securing a leadership role for the Asia region until 2027. About India Re-Elected to Codex Executive Committee: What it is? India has been re-elected as the Asian regional representative on the Executive Committee (CCEXEC) of …

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Operation Southern Spear

Source:   TH Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The United States has launched Operation Southern Spear, a major new military and surveillance campaign targeting Latin American drug-trafficking cartels. About Operation Southern Spear: What it is? A large-scale U.S. military and intelligence operation deploying unmanned air and sea systems to detect, monitor, and disrupt drug-trafficking networks across the Caribbean …

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Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill

Source:   IE Subject:  Miscellaneous Context: Pakistan’s President has signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, instantly making it part of the Constitution and dramatically reshaping the country’s power structure. About Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill: What it is? A rapidly passed constitutional amendment that centralises military authority, elevates the role and immunity of five-star officers (currently …

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The Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) Initiative

Source:  NIE Context: At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, India joined the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) as an Observer, welcoming it as a major step in global efforts to conserve tropical forests through innovative, market-driven finance. About the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) Initiative: What it is? The TFFF is a blended-finance mechanism aimed at …

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Bangladesh Join UN Water Convention

Source:  DTE Context: Bangladesh became the first South Asian country to accede to the UN Water Convention (2025), aiming to strengthen transboundary water governance. About Bangladesh Join UN Water Convention: What it is? The Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) is a legally binding international framework promoting …

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Ethiopia to adopt Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)

Source:  NDTV Context: Ethiopia has announced plans to adopt India’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) model to tackle rural poverty and promote women’s empowerment. About Ethiopia to adopt Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM): What it is? DAY-NRLM is India’s flagship poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment programme under …

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Doha Political Declaration

Source:  UN Context: The Second World Summit for Social Development, hosted by Qatar, concluded with the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration, earning wide global praise for advancing social development and aligning it closely with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). About Doha Political Declaration: What it is? The Doha Political Declaration is the outcome …

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2nd World Summit for Social Development

Source:  DD News Context: Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya represented India at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) held in Doha, Qatar, from 4–6 November 2025. About 2nd World Summit for Social Development: What it is? The World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) is a United Nations-convened high-level global forum that brings together …

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 Framework for the U.S.–India Major Defence Partnership:

Source:  TH Context: India and the United States have unveiled a 10-year Defence Partnership Framework, marking a new phase in their strategic cooperation to advance peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific. About Framework for the U.S.–India Major Defence Partnership A comprehensive 10-year framework to deepen collaboration across all defence domains — land, maritime, air, …

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