International / World Current Affairs

ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)

November 25, 2024

The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) joint committee convened to review the bilateral pact, which indicates a step forward in tariff negotiations. This meeting took place from November 15-22 in Delhi and officials from all ten ASEAN nations and ..

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2nd India-CARICOM Summit

November 22, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guyana on November 20, 2024, marked a moment in diplomatic relations. This visit was the first by an Indian head of state in over 50 years. Modi attended the second India-CARICOM Summit, focusing on ..

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India and Italy Forge Strategic Partnership 2025-29

November 21, 2024

India and Italy have formalised a collaboration plan for the next five years, which was made during the G20 summit in Brazil on November 18. Prime Ministers Modi and Meloni discussed various sectors, including defence and technology. Defence Collaboration India ..

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Sagarmanthan – 2024

November 20, 2024

India’s coastline spans 7,500 kilometers and hosts 12 major ports and over 200 smaller ones. This extensive network positions India along busy global shipping routes, which plays a role in international trade. In 2023, India contributed 16% to global economic ..

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Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor

November 20, 2024

The Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor has commenced operations, which facilitates the transport of oil, food, and machinery. Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, announced its significance. Corridor Efficiency The corridor reduces transport time between India and Far East ..

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G20 Summit 2024

November 19, 2024

Leaders from the G20 gathered in Rio de Janeiro at the Modern Art Museum where President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed them and the summit will continue until November 19, 2024. Focus Areas of Discussion The leaders will discuss ..

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North Korea’s ‘Noise Bombing’

November 18, 2024

Tensions between North and South Korea have risen, impacting Dangsan village near the border, where loudspeakers from the North play disturbing sounds, disrupting residents’ daily lives. Loudspeaker Strategy North Korea uses loudspeakers for psychological warfare. The sounds include gongs, howls, ..

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India and Nigeria Strengthen Maritime Security Ties

November 18, 2024

India and Nigeria recently agreed to enhance cooperation in maritime security, which occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Nigeria. It marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. President Bola Tinubu invited Modi ..

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