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India–Argentina Boost Agri Tech Ties

India Argentina Deepen Agricultural Research And Technology Cooperation Why in the News? India and Argentina have signed the Work Plan 2025–27 to expand bilateral agricultural research and technology exchange, strengthening cooperation in sustainable farming, mechanisation, germplasm exchange, and innovation-driven agricultural growth between the two countries. This collaboration emphasizes the importance of environmental impact assessments in …

06Nov 2025

Rediscovering Forgotten Global Peacemakers

Rediscovering Forgotten Peacemakers of Global Diplomacy Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News? With the upcoming United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) elections in 2026, renewed attention is being given to internationalist diplomats such as U Thant, the first UNSG from the Global South, and K.M. …

16Oct 2025

IUCN Congress 2025: Global Conservation Outcomes

Strengthening Global Conservation Through IUCN Congress Outcomes Why in the News? The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 concluded in Abu Dhabi, bringing together over 10,000 delegates to adopt key resolutions addressing biodiversity loss, climate threats, and environmental crime, while launching the Abu Dhabi Call to Action outlining a 20-year vision for sustainable global conservation. This …

13Oct 2025

Armenia Joins IUCN to Boost Global Conservation Efforts

Armenia Joins IUCN to Boost Global Conservation Efforts Why in the News? Armenia has officially become the newest State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), announced during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing its commitment to biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and preparation to host CBD COP17 in 2026. …

10Oct 2025

India Expands Solar Pump Scheme to Africa, Islands

India Expands Solar Pump Scheme to Africa, Islands Why in the News ? India plans to promote its PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar solar programmes across African and island nations through the International Solar Alliance (ISA) platform. The move aims to strengthen renewable energy cooperation and enhance solar connectivity in regions with limited infrastructure, while …

02Sep 2025

SCO Summit Condemns Terrorism, Adopts Tianjin Pact

SCO Summit Condemns Terrorism, Adopts Tianjin Declaration Why in the News? At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, world leaders strongly condemned terrorism, including the Pahalgam attack, reaffirmed opposition to unilateral coercive measures, discussed Afghanistan, Gaza, and Iran strikes, and approved steps like a development bank and new partner country status. The SCO …

28Jun 2025

Evolution of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Evolution of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) 1. Historical Background & Formation 1996: Established as the Shanghai Five (China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan) to settle Soviet-era border disputes and address the changing balance of power in the region. 2001: With the inclusion of Uzbekistan, it was formally institutionalized as the SCO, marking a shift in …

11Jun 2025

BRICS 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum Held in Brazil

BRICS 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum Held in Brazil The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, a significant BRICS meeting and summit, convened from June 3–5, 2025, at the National Congress of Brazil in Brasília. This year’s BRICS summit marked a major step in legislative diplomacy among the expanded BRICS countries, showcasing the growing importance of multilateralism. The …

10Jun 2025

France-Brazil Blue NDC Challenge: Global Ocean Action

France–Brazil Blue NDC Challenge: A Global Ocean Action Movement Ahead of COP30 At the inaugural session of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) held in 2025, France and Brazil jointly launched the Blue Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Challenge. This initiative calls on all countries to place the ocean at the center of their climate …

03Jul 2024

FRANCE: INDIA’S STEADY PARTNER IN GREEN GROWTH

Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Why in the News? On July 14, 2023, in Paris, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated the ‘Partnership for the Planet’ as a key pillar of the Indo-French Horizon 2047 Roadmap. This decision underscores deepened …

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