International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Prelims 2024 Examination

Source– This post on Nord Stream pipelines has been created based on the article “Nord Stream pipeline leak: Methane released in Baltic Sea remains in water” published in “India today” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news? According to a new study, a significant portion of the methane gas released from the ruptured Nord Stream pipelines… Continue reading Methane Release from Nord Stream Pipelines

Source- This post on Ukraine Peace Summit is based on the article “Ukraine peace summit ends with hope” published in “The Hindu” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? The two-day Ukraine Peace Summit ended recently. About Ukraine Peace Summit Aspects Description About This summit underscores the international community’s efforts to find a resolution to… Continue reading Ukraine Peace Summit

Source– This post on India Opportunity at IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum is based on the article “The India Opportunity Showcased at the IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum” published in “PIB” on 11th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, an event was organised by Department of Commerce and Invest India to showcase various investment… Continue reading India Opportunity at IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum

Source-This post on Canada’s Parliamentary report named India as second-biggest foreign threat to the Canadian democracy has been created based on the article “India is now ‘second-biggest foreign threat’ to Canadian democracy, says report” published in “The Hindu” on 7 June 2024. Why in News? A parliamentary committee report in Canada has named India as the second-biggest… Continue reading Canada’s Parliamentary report names India second-biggest foreign threat

Source – This post on UN Global Supply Chain Forum has been created based on the article ” UN global supply chain forum calls for resilience amid world trade disruptions” published in “The Print” on 4 June 2024. Why in News? The Government of Barbados and the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently concluded the inaugural United… Continue reading UN Global Supply Chain Forum

Source – This post on Australia’s New Military Recruitment Policy has been created based on the article “Short on troops, Australia opens military to non-citizen residents from Five Eyes” published in “The Hindu” on 5June 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Australian government announced a new policy allowing non-citizens to join its armed forces. Australia is facing… Continue reading Australia’s New Military Recruitment Policy

Source – This post on Colombo Process has been created based on the article ” India assumes chair of Colombo Process for 2024-26″ published in “Indian Express” on 2 June 2024. Why in News? For the first time since its inception in 2003, India is chairing the Colombo Process. About the Colombo Process Aspects  Description About The Colombo… Continue reading Colombo Process

Source- This post on U.N. award on gender advocacy has been created based on the article “Indian peacekeeper gets U.N. award on gender advocacy” published in “The Hindu” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Major Radhika Sen was awarded the U.N. Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2023. 1.  Major Radhika Sen who… Continue reading U.N. award on gender advocacy

Source-This post on Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4) has been created based on the article “The GEF at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)” published in “Official page of GEF” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)… Continue reading Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)

Source-This post on Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)  has been created based on the article “Antarctic Parliament meets in Kochi: what’s on the table?” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? India is hosting the 46th session of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46), also referred to as… Continue reading Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)

Source-This post on ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee is based on the article “4th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee” published in “PIB” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? The 4th Joint Committee meeting to review the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) took place in Putrajaya, Malaysia,… Continue reading ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee

Source-This post on Chabahar port operation pact is based on the article “India, Iran sign Chabahar port operation pact” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? India and Iran recently signed a 10-year contract to operate the Chabahar port. About India-Iran Chabahar Port Agreement 1. India and Iran have signed a… Continue reading Chabahar Port Operation Pact

Source-This post on NHRC Accreditation Deferred by GANHRI is based on the article “UN-linked body defers accreditation of NHRC-India” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? India’s human rights record suffered a setback as the Geneva-based Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), affiliated with the United Nations, deferred… Continue reading NHRC Accreditation Deferred by GANHRI

Source- This post on Vietnam pushing US for Changing the Non-Economy Market Status is based on the article “Why Vietnam wants US to change its ‘non-market economy’ status” published in ” The Indian Express” on “9th May 2024”. Why in News Vietnam has been pushing the US government to change Vietnam’s ‘non-market economy‘ classification to ‘market… Continue reading Vietnam pushing US for Changing the Non-Economy Market Status

Source-This post on How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda? is based on the article “How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda?” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The UK is deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda under a new law. This new law aims to address undocumented… Continue reading How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda?

Source-This post on Global biofuel alliance is based on the article “Global biofuel alliance sets up three-pronged work plan” published in “Business Standard” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has stated that the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) has initiated a work plan. This plan concentrates… Continue reading Global biofuel alliance

Source-This post on ASEAN Future Forum 2024 is based on the article ” ASEAN Future Forum 2024″ published in “Akashwani news on air” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? India’s External Affairs Minister took part in the First ASEAN Future Forum 2024. 1. About: It is a platform for ASEAN and its partners… Continue reading ASEAN Future Forum 2024

Source-This post on Schengen visas has been created based on the article “Indian nationals can now apply for multiple-entry Schengen visa with longer validity” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? EU has eased norms to offer Indians multiple entry Schengen visa with longer validity. Indian nationals can now be… Continue reading Schengen visas

Source-This post on India and Mauritius amend their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) has been created based on the article “India, Mauritius revise tax treaty, aim to plug evasion” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, India and Mauritius have amended their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). About… Continue reading India and Mauritius amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)

Source-This post on Defence Attache has been created based on the article ” India posts defence attaches to several new nations for 1st time” published in “The Times of India” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? India has started to post military and defence attachés to several new countries. This is being done… Continue reading Defence Attache

Source– This post on Sittwe Port- India’s second overseas port is based on the article “India secures second overseas port: Sittwe agreement approved by MEA” published in “Business Standard” on 7th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India has gained the right to operate its second overseas port, Sittwe in Myanmar. India Ports Global… Continue reading Sittwe Port- India’s second overseas port

Source-This post on India-Israel G2G mobility agreement is based on the article “India urges Israel to ensure safety and well-being of Indian workers” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? India has asked Israel to guarantee the safety of Indian citizens being sent to the conflict-affected country under a government-to-government… Continue reading India-Israel G2G mobility agreement

Source-This post on US-UK agreement on AI safety testing is based on the article “The US and the UK sign agreement on AI safety testing: What is the deal?” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? The United States and the United Kingdom have recently signed an agreement to… Continue reading US-UK agreement on AI safety testing

Source-This post on Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount) is based on the article “Sensing China threat, India joins race to mine new sea patch” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India applied for rights to explore two vast tracts in the Indian Ocean seabed. The application to explore… Continue reading Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount)

Source-This post on PM Modi visit to Bhutan: India to double assistance to Bhutan is based on the article “With Bhutan’s Gelephu project in mind, India to double assistance to ₹10,000 crore for next 5 years” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd March 2024. Why in the News? During his recent visit to Bhutan, PM Modi… Continue reading PM Modi visit to Bhutan: India to double assistance to Bhutan