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 for a More Inclusive & Sustainable Governance. Main Declaration The summit adopted the Rio de Janeiro Declaration. Next Chair India will chair BRICS in 2026. BRICS Members at the 17th Summit Category Countries Total Members BRICS had 10 members…
20 May, 2026
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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. India Focus India’s SVAMITVA Scheme and Gram Manchitra platform were highlighted as models of inclusive, technology-driven rural governance. India’s Rural Governance Initiatives Initiative Significance SVAMITVA Scheme Highlighted as a flagship initiative using technology for inclusive rural…
16 May, 2026
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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 Philippines served as the president of WHA78. Historic Resolution WHA78 officially adopted a resolution recognising skin diseases as a global public health priority. Key Development Area Details Traditional Medicine Module A Donor Agreement was signed between the Ministry of Ayush and…
15 May, 2026
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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 was welcomed as a new member. India’s Stand India refused to sign the joint declaration because the Pahalgam attack was not mentioned. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Feature Details Full Form SCO stands for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Total Members SCO has…
10 May, 2026
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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, 2025. Chief Guest Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand. Theme “K?lachakra – People, Peace and Planet”. About the Dialogue Feature Details Nature An annual multilateral conference held in New Delhi, India. Started The Raisina Dialogue has…
05 May, 2026
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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. Tianjin Declaration Promoted multipolarity, global governance reforms, economic cooperation, and counter-terrorism efforts, while condemning attacks such as the Pahalgam attack. New Chairmanship Kyrgyzstan assumed the SCO Chair for 2025–2026. Long-Term Vision Adoption of the SCO Development Strategy to guide the organisation till 2035.…
04 May, 2026
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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 7–11 February 2025. Organisation Conducted under the framework of BIMSTEC. BIMSTEC: Background Feature Details Full Form Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. Establishment Established in June 1997 through the signing of the Bangkok Declaration. Secretariat Operational since September…
27 April, 2026
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‘Board of Peace’ On 22nd January 2026, the U.S. President formally launched the ‘Board of Peace’. The initiative began as a Gaza-focused reconstruction and ceasefire body, but its mandate has expanded toward global conflict resolution and stability promotion. Aspect Details Nature of Body The Board of Peace is a US-initiated multilateral body originally mandated to oversee Gaza’s post-war reconstruction and ceasefire management. Expanded Mandate Its mandate has expanded to include global conflict resolution and stability promotion. Executive Board A founding Executive Board has been created to operationalise the vision of the body. West Asia & Muslim-Majority States Countries represented include…
21 April, 2026
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CPEC Extension to Afghanistan: Strategic Concerns for India On 21st May 2025, China and Pakistan formally agreed to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. The move marks a major strategic development in the region and has sparked strong opposition from India due to sovereignty, security and connectivity concerns. Concern Details Regional Convergence The expansion marks the first major regional convergence between Taliban-led Afghanistan and Pakistan under China’s wider connectivity framework. Strategic Encirclement The deepening China-Pakistan-Afghanistan alignment is viewed as a possible attempt to encircle India diplomatically and strategically. Security Concerns India has raised concerns that expansion with Taliban…
21 April, 2026
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US Withdraws From 66 International Organisations In January 2026, the United States President signed an executive order withdrawing the US from 66 international organisations, agencies and commissions. The decision triggered strong global reactions and raised concerns about the future of multilateral cooperation. Aspect Details Executive Order The order withdrew the US from 66 international organisations, agencies and commissions. Reason Cited The order stated that the listed organisations “undermine America’s independence” and waste taxpayer money on agendas considered ineffective or hostile. UN Entities Of the 66 organisations, 31 are United Nations entities. High-Profile Exits Key exits include UN Women, United Nations…
21 April, 2026
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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 such as Australia, France, Japan, Indonesia, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Bangladesh, the U.K. and the U.S. were linked with different pillars of cooperation. Core idea IPOI was launched by India at the East Asia Summit in Bangkok in 2019. It builds…
20 November, 2025
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