International Relations Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Prelims 2025 Examination

Source: This post on UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP29 has been created based on the article “UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP29” published in Akashwani on 22nd November 2024. Why in news? Recently, During COP29 in Azerbaijan, the UAE launched an ambitious initiative to create the ‘Global Energy Efficiency Alliance.’… Continue reading UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP29

Source: This post on Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty has been created based on the article “What is Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, launched at Brazil G20?” published in Indian Express on 21 November 2024. Why in news? About Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty 1. The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty… Continue reading Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

Source: This post on Second India-CARICOM Summit 2024 has been created based on the article “Prime Minister proposes seven key pillars to strengthen ties between India, ‘CARICOM’” published in The Hindu on 21st November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Guyana marking the first visit by an Indian head of… Continue reading Second India-CARICOM Summit 2024

Source: This post on India and Australia Strengthen Renewable Energy Partnership has been created based on the article “India, Australia firm up clean energy partnership; pushing for mega trade pact” published in The Hindu on 21st November 2024. Why in news? India and Australia have deepened their partnership across key sectors, with a strong focus… Continue reading India and Australia Strengthen Renewable Energy Partnership

Source: This post on Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) has been created based on the article “All about MATES, a new scheme for young Indians to work in Australia” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2024. Why in news? Australia has introduced the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES), enabling talented young… Continue reading Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES)

Source: This post on Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been created based on the article “Musk, Indian-origin Ramaswamy to head body to trim US govt: What is DOGE” published in Indian Express on 14th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, US President-elect Donald Trump has introduced a new initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency… Continue reading Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Source: This post on India and CARICOM Strengthen Ties in Joint Commission Meeting has been created based on the article “2nd Edition of Indian Military Heritage Festival to kick-start on Nov 8” published in The Hindu on 9th November 2024. India and CARICOM Strengthen Ties in Joint Commission Meeting Why in news? Recently, the 2nd India-CARICOM… Continue reading India and CARICOM Strengthen Ties in Joint Commission Meeting

Source: This post on India-Algeria Defence Cooperation Pact Signed has been created based on the article “India, Algeria sign pact to elevate defence cooperation, enhance strategic interests” published in PIB on 5th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, India and Algeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their bilateral defence partnership. The MoU aims… Continue reading India-Algeria Defence Cooperation Pact Signed

Source: This post on Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) has been created based on the article “Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates the Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar in Petrapole, West Bengal, built at a cost of ₹487 crore by the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI)” published… Continue reading Land Port Authority of India (LPAI)

Source: This post on FDA Approval of Cobenfy has been created based on the article “FDA approval for Cobenfy casts light on schizophrenia’s wickedness” published in The Hindu on 23rd October 2024. United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Why in news? Recently, the UN forces in Lebanon released a statement accusing the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) of intentionally destroying… Continue reading United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

Source: This post on Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has been created based on the article “Om Birla highlights India’s push for multilateralism, innovation at IPU Assembly in Geneva” published in Indian Express on 16th October 2024. Inter-Parliamentary Union Why in news? Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla leads an Indian Parliamentary Delegation at the 149th Assembly of… Continue reading Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)

Source: The post on CCS Approval for Major Defence Deals is based on the article “CCS clears deals for 31 MQ-9B drones and submarines” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. India-ASEAN Digital Collaboration and Payment Linkages Why in the News? India will share its expertise and experiences in utilizing digital public infrastructure (DPI), such as Aadhaar and the Unified… Continue reading India-ASEAN Digital Collaboration and Payment Linkages

Source: The post on PM Modi Unveils 10-Point Plan at the 2024 ASEAN-India Summit is based on the article “ASEAN Summit 2024: PM Modi unveils 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN relations” published in “Indian Express” on 11th October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, 21st ASEAN-India Summit was held in Vientiane, Laos. It mainly focus on strengthening… Continue reading PM Modi Unveils 10-Point Plan at the 2024 ASEAN-India Summit

Source: The post on Tripartite Agreement for Cross-Border Electricity Trade is based on the article “Nepal, India, Bangladesh sign tripartite agreement to facilitate cross-border electricity trade”  published in “Indian Express” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Nepal, India, and Bangladesh signed a Tripartite Agreement for Cross-Border Electricity Trade. About tripartite agreement 1. Parties to the agreement:… Continue reading Tripartite Agreement for Cross-Border Electricity Trade

Source- This post on Key Highlights of the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit is based on the article “Quad launches maritime and health initiatives, adopts strong language on aggression” published in The Hindu on 23rd September 2024. Why in News? Recently, the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit was hosted at Wilmington, Delaware, USA. Key Highlights of the fourth Quad Leaders… Continue reading Key Highlights of the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit

Source- This post on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on clean and Fair economy is based on the article “India signs US-led IPEF bloc’s clean, fair economy agreements” published in The Hindu on 23rd September 2024. Why in News? Recently, India signed agreements under the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on clean and fair economy.… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on clean and Fair economy

Source- This post on FATF Recommendations for India is based on the article “India should increase court system capacity, reduce pending trials: FATF” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) mutual assessment report of India was published. FATF Recommendations for India About FATF Recommendations for India… Continue reading FATF Recommendations for India

Source: This post on the Third Edition of INDUS-X Summit has been created based on the article “Third edition of INDUS-X Summit concludes in California”, published in PIB on 13th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Third Edition of the INDUS-X Summit was held on 9-10 September 2024 in California. Third Edition of INDUS-X Summit Key… Continue reading Third Edition of INDUS-X Summit

Source- This post on Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence has been created based on the article “Explained: The significance of the first global ‘legally binding’ pact on use of AI”  published in “Indian Express” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom (UK) are… Continue reading Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence

Source- This post on Joint Russian- Indian Commission on the Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management has been created based on the article “India, Russia sign working plan to handle emergencies” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The Indo-Russian Joint Commission on Cooperation in Emergency Management recently held its second… Continue reading Joint Russian- Indian Commission on the Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management

Source- This post on India Donates BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine for Emergency Medical Care has been created based on the article “What are BHISHM Cubes that India donated to Ukraine for emergency medical care?” published in “Deccan Herald” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? India will provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine by donating four Bharat… Continue reading India Donates BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine for Emergency Medical Care

Source- This post on Rail Force One has been created based on the article “What is ‘Rail Force One’, the train PM Modi took from Poland to Ukraine?” published in “Indian Express” on 24rd August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled by train from Poland to Kyiv, Ukraine. The train is… Continue reading Rail Force One

Source- This post on India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has been created based on the article “India, Malaysia upgrade strategic partnership, discuss BRICS membership” published in “The Hindu” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim upgraded the bilateral relationship to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’. This… Continue reading India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Source- This post on Purandar Fig has been created based on the article “India’s GI-tagged agro-product Figs juice exported first time to Poland” published in “Indian Express” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the export of India’s first ready-to-drink fig juice, made from… Continue reading Purandar Fig

Source- This post on ASEAN-India Fellowship for Higher Education in Agriculture and Allied Sciences has been created based on the article “Centre’s guidelines for special assistance to states finalised, Rs 10,000 crore for land reforms” published in “Indian Express” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? The ASEAN-India Fellowship for Higher Education in Agriculture and Allied… Continue reading ASEAN-India Fellowship for Higher Education in Agriculture and Allied Sciences