Source: TH Context: U.S. President announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports effective August 1, 2025, citing high trade barriers and India’s continued energy and defence ties with Russia. The announcement includes a Russia-related penalty, linked to the proposed Russian Sanctions Act 2025. About U.S. President announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports: What it …
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Source: IE Context: According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, the Indian passport has jumped eight spots, moving from 85th to 77th rank, now offering visa-free access to 59 countries. About Henley Passport Index 2025: What is it? The Henley Passport Index is a global mobility ranking that measures the number of destinations a passport …
Source: IE Context: The US Department of State has officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) after its role in the Pahalgam terror attack. About US Designation the Resistance Front as Foreign Terrorist Organisation: What is TRF? TRF is an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), …
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Source: BS Context: India reiterated its strong commitment to ensuring justice for crimes against UN peacekeepers at a high-level meeting of the Group of Friends (GoF) at the UN Headquarters, calling accountability a strategic necessity. About Group of Friends (GoF) for Accountability of Crimes against Peacekeepers: What it is? An informal platform of UN member …
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Source: NDTV Context: Israel launched multiple airstrikes on Damascus and Suwayda in Syria, citing the protection of the Druze minority, triggering condemnation from Syria over what it called a “flagrant assault” on its sovereignty. About Israel Bombing Syria: What Is the Issue? Israel has intensified military operations across southern Syria and Damascus amidst violent clashes …
Source: PIB Context: Prime Minister of India was conferred with Namibia’s highest civilian honour, The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, during his state visit to Windhoek. He is the first Indian leader to receive this distinction, marking a milestone in India–Namibia bilateral ties. About Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis: What is …
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Source: News on Air Context: Brazil has conferred its highest civilian honour — Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross — on Prime Minister of India during his official visit. About Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross: What it is? Brazil’s highest civilian award, exclusively given to foreign …
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Source: TOI Context: The UAE has introduced a new nomination-based Golden Visa scheme for Indian and Bangladeshi nationals, offering lifetime residency without any property or business investment. About UAE nomination-based Golden Visa scheme: What is the UAE Golden Visa? The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency visa that enables foreign nationals to live, work, …
Source: NIE Context: India, along with Japan, the US, and Australia, has launched the first-ever ‘QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission’ under the Wilmington Declaration to boost maritime coordination in the Indo-Pacific. About Sea Ship Observer Mission: What is it? A multilateral maritime cooperation initiative enabling observer-level cross-embarkation of officers from QUAD nations on each …
Source: DD News Context: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized Pakistani-origin goods worth ₹9 crore under ‘Operation Deep Manifest’. About Operation Deep Manifest: What It Is? A targeted enforcement operation by the DRI to detect and disrupt illicit trade routes being used to smuggle banned Pakistani-origin goods into India. Launched By: Directorate of …
Source: NDTV Context: India has rejected a “supplemental award” issued by a Court of Arbitration on the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects, citing its illegality and breach of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) 1960. About Court of Arbitration on the Kishenganga and Ratle Hydroelectric Projects: What is it? The Court of Arbitration is an ad-hoc …
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Context: The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres unveiled the UN80 Initiative to reform and revamp the UN system ahead of the Charter’s 80th anniversary. About UN80 Initiative: The UN80 Initiative is a comprehensive reform drive across the UN system to align its structures, mandates, and operations with 21st-century challenges. Launched by: UN Secretary-General António Guterres. …
Source: DH Context: NATO members, at The Hague Summit, is expected to adopt a new 5% GDP defence spending target amid rising security concerns from Russia’s war in Ukraine. About NATO’s 5% GDP Defence Spending Target: What it is? NATO countries will now aim to allocate 5% of their GDP on combined defence and security …
Source: FE Context: India sharply rejected references made by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) during its Istanbul meeting, calling on the body to refrain from commenting on India’s internal matters. About Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC): What is it? The OIC is an intergovernmental organisation representing the collective voice of the Muslim world on …
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Source: DH Context: Following the US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, Tehran has threatened retaliation against US military bases in West Asia, raising regional tensions. About US military bases in West Asia: Bahrain: Base: Headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet Significance: Controls US naval operations in the Gulf, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Indian …
Source: ET Context: The US State Department issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory for India, urging citizens to exercise increased caution due to rising violent crime and terrorism threats. About US Issue Level 2 Travel Advisory for India: What it is? A Level 2 advisory is part of the US State Department’s 4-level travel alert …
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Source: BS Context: The Fordow nuclear facility in Iran is back in focus amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, with reports highlighting that only the US GBU-57 bunker buster bomb could potentially destroy the fortified site. About Fordow Nuclear Facility: What is Fordow? Fordow is Iran’s most heavily fortified underground uranium enrichment facility, key to its potential …
Source: TN Context: Israel’s controversial Samson Option nuclear doctrine is back in global focus amid escalating strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities during Operation Rising Lion. About Samson Option: What It Is? A nuclear deterrence doctrine of massive retaliation by Israel, aimed at ensuring national survival in case of an existential threat. Nation Involved: Israel (undeclared …
Source: TW Context: Amid escalating conflict with Israel, Iran’s Parliament is preparing a Bill that may trigger its withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). About Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): What it is? NPT is a global treaty that aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and technology, while promoting peaceful uses of nuclear …
Source: TOI Context: The first flight under Operation Sindhu carrying 110 Indian students evacuated from Iran amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict landed safely in New Delhi. About Operation Sindhu: What it is? Operation Sindhu is a government-led evacuation mission to safely bring back Indian nationals trapped in conflict-affected regions of Iran. Launched By: Ministry of …
