Category: International

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted dramatically on June 17, sending a towering column of ash more than 10,000 meters (32,800 feet) into the sky. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, standing at 1,584 meters (5,197 feet), is part of a twin volcano system along with the taller Mount Lewotobi Perempuan (1,703 meters). Indonesia, home to more than 270 million people, sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a hotspot for frequent earthquakes and Read More …

Key Global Rankings Global Trends India’s Performance (Source: WEF)

Drought: A Growing Global Threat Key Driver: Climate Change Human, Environmental, and Economic Impacts OECD Recommendations: Drought Management for a Drier Future The report offers practical policy solutions to: Focus Areas: (Source: OECD)

A new joint UN report, “Hunger Hotspots,” warns of extreme hunger, starvation, and potential death in five global hunger hotspots. Urgent humanitarian action and a coordinated international effort are crucial to address these crises. The report was released by UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) Key points from the report: This report serves as a critical alert for the international community to mobilize resources and Read More …

The 1st Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was held in New Delhi on June 16, presided over by the Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav. He was endorsed as the President of the IBCA by the nine countries in attendance at the meeting – Bhutan, Cambodia, Eswatini, Guinea, India, Liberia, Suriname, Somalia and Kazakhstan. Establishment: Formed by the Indian government through the National Read More …

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming 27 June as the International Day of Deafblindness. Key points:

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution declaring December 4 as the International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures. The resolution, introduced by Eritrea, passed with 116 votes in favour, 51 against, and 6 abstentions. Global North countries such as the EU, Australia, UK, Canada, Japan, and the US opposed the resolution. The resolution:

At the invitation of President Nikos Christodoulides, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Cyprus on 15–16 June 2025—the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over two decades. During the visit: The visit reaffirmed: About Cyprus:

India has earned a prestigious global distinction with the designation of the ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, as a Category A Rinderpest Holding Facility (RHF) by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Key Highlights: About ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal: Global Significance:

The Women Political Leaders 2025 publication was released by the Un Women. Global Decline in Women’s Political Leadership Global Leadership Statistics India’s Performance: Among the Lowest (Source: UN Women)

The report—State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2025— was released by the World Bank on 10 June 2025. Key Highlights: Carbon Pricing in 2025 Record Revenue Generation Global Expansion of Carbon Pricing Instruments Instruments in Operation Middle-Income Economies Take the Lead Types of Carbon Pricing Instruments 1. Emissions Trading System (ETS) 2. Carbon Taxes 3. Carbon Crediting Mechanisms Why Carbon Pricing Matters (Source: World Bank)

India has been ranked 131st out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, a drop of two places from its 129th position in the previous year. The report, released on June 12, 2025, indicates that India has a parity score of 64.1%, placing it among the lowest-ranked countries in South Asia. India’s Performance in Key Dimensions: Regional and Global Comparison:

The Israeli military operation named “Rising Lion”, launched on June 13, marks a significant and unprecedented escalation in the long-standing conflict between Israel and Iran. According to reports: Key Developments: Symbolism and Naming:

India, as the Vice President of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA), actively participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council, held in Nice, France.

The Indian Army contingent reached Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia for the Multinational Military Exercise KHAAN QUEST, which is scheduled to be conducted from 14th to 28th June 2025.