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India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) UPSC GS-2 INDO PACIFIC – IR/PSIR

India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) UPSC GS-2 INDO PACIFIC – IR/PSIR IPOI is India’s open, voluntary and non-treaty-based maritime initiative for building a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific through practical cooperation. Why in News? India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative has gained renewed attention as more partner countries are associating with its pillars. Spain joined IPOI in 2026, while earlier countries su

20 November, 2025 Other international organizations
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World Economic Forum 2026

World Economic Forum 2026 The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 was held at Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, in January 2026. The annual gathering was organised under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”. Key Details Aspect Details Venue Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Date Held in January 2026. Theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”. President Børge Brende. Major Reports

14 May, 2026 International Financial and monitory institutions
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World Bank Land Conference 2025

World Bank Land Conference 2025 The World Bank Land Conference 2025 was held in Washington D.C. from 5th to 8th May 2025. During the conference, global attention was drawn towards India’s flagship initiatives such as the SVAMITVA Scheme and the Gram Manchitra platform. Key Details Aspect Details Conference World Bank Land Conference 2025. Venue Washington D.C.. Dates Held from 5th to 8th May 2025.

16 May, 2026 Other international organizations
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78th World Health Assembly

78th World Health Assembly The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) was held in Geneva under the theme “One World for Health”. The assembly witnessed important developments related to traditional medicine and the recognition of skin diseases as a global public health priority. Key Details Aspect Details Venue Geneva. Theme “One World for Health”. President Teodoro J. Herbosa of the Philipp

15 May, 2026 Other international organizations
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Raisina Dialogue

Raisina Dialogue The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue took place in New Delhi from March 17 to March 19, 2025. The dialogue focused on sustainability, inclusive development, and strategic policymaking under the theme “K?lachakra – People, Peace and Planet”. Key Details Aspect Details Edition 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue. Venue New Delhi, India. Dates Held from March 17 to March 19,

05 May, 2026 Other international organizations
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47th ASEAN Summit

47th ASEAN Summit The 47th ASEAN Summit was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 26–28, 2025. The summit marked the official admission of Timor-Leste as ASEAN’s 11th member. Key Highlights Aspect Details Venue Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dates Held from October 26–28, 2025. 11th Member Timor-Leste was officially admitted as ASEAN’s 11th member. Kuala Lumpur Accord A j

05 May, 2026 Organizations of Asia
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BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025

BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 The first-ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from 7–11 February 2025. The summit was organised under the framework of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Key Highlights of the Summit Aspect Details Event First-ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025. Venue Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Dates Held from 7–

27 April, 2026 Other international organizations
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25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025

25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 was held in Tianjin, China, from 31 August to 1 September. The summit focused on multipolarity, governance reforms, economic cooperation, institutional restructuring, and counter-terrorism coordination. Key Outcomes & Developments Aspect Details Venue Tianjin, China. Dates Held from 31 August to 1 September

04 May, 2026 Other international organizations
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SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting 2025

SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting 2025 The SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting 2025 was held in Qingdao, China, on 26 June 2025. India was represented by Rajnath Singh, and Belarus was welcomed as a new member. Key Highlights of the Meeting Aspect Details Venue Qingdao, China. Date Held on 26 June 2025. India’s Representative India was represented by Rajnath Singh. New Member Belarus w

10 May, 2026 Other international organizations
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17th BRICS Summit 2025

17th BRICS Summit 2025 The 17th BRICS Summit 2025 was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 6–7 July 2025. The summit was organised under the theme “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive & Sustainable Governance”. Key Highlights of the Summit Aspect Details Venue Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dates Held from 6–7 July 2025. Theme Strengthening Global South Cooperation f