Category: International

rime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6-7, 2025. The BRICS Leaders’ Declaration, adopted on July 6, reflected India’s key concerns, particularly on cross-border terrorism and global governance reforms. Key Highlights of the Summit: About BRICS:

Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, today inaugurated the Indian National Committee meeting of the World Mining Congress (WMC) in Hyderabad, emphasizing a new philosophy for mine closure. The Minister asserted that “mine closure is not the end”, but rather an opportunity for revival and sustainable development. Key Announcements and Initiatives: World Mining Congress (WMC)

Ahead of the upcoming 17th BRICS Summit, Colombia and Uzbekistan have officially become members of the New Development Bank (NDB). This expansion increases the multilateral lender’s membership to a total of 11 countries. About the New Development Bank (NDB):

Archaeologists today unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru, believed to have served as a vital trading hub. This ancient urban center likely connected Pacific coast cultures with those in the Andes and Amazon regions, flourishing concurrently with early civilizations in the Middle East and Asia. Key Details of the Discovery:

Prime Minister Modi was conferred with ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT)’ on 4th July, the highest civilian award of the nation, becoming the first foreign leader ever to receive the honour.

The Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia have launched the first-ever ‘QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission.’ About ‘QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission’

Japan on June 29, 2025 successfully launched GOSAT-GW climate change monitoring satellite on its mainstay H-2A rocket. Key Highlights Purpose of GOSAT-GW: Launch Site: Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan. Orbit Insertion: Satellite released into planned orbit approximately 16 minutes after liftoff. Delays: Launch was delayed for several days due to malfunctioning electrical systems. H-2A Rocket Legacy: Replacement Rocket: The H-2A is being replaced by the H3 rocket, designed to Read More …

Recently, thousands of protesters gathered in Sofia to demonstrate against the Bulgarian government’s plans to adopt the euro and to demand a referendum on the new currency. The European Union has given Bulgaria the green light to adopt the euro starting January 1, 2026. Bulgaria’s Path to the Eurozone: About the Eurozone and Euro Adoption:

India has been designated as the host country for the prestigious 2029 World Police and Fire Games. About the World Police & Fire Games:

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the United States will no longer contribute funding to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. He cited claims that Gavi ignores safety, though he provided no evidence to support this assertion. About Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

India has refused to sign a joint declaration at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting held in Qingdao, China, in June 2025. About the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

In 2025, the United Nations (UN) celebrates its 80th anniversary, commemorating eight decades of dedicated efforts in promoting global peace, human rights, and social progress. To mark this significant milestone, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced a new initiative, the ‘UN80 Initiative’, aimed at enhancing the organization’s efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Key Aspects of the UN80 Initiative The ‘UN80 Initiative’ will focus on developing proposals to streamline operations and sharpen the Read More …

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