Sudanese women, with the support of UN Women, came together to forge a feminist peace agenda in Kampala in October 2023. (UN)
Category: International
Kampala Feminist Declaration
Death Sentences and Executions 2024
A report titled “Death Sentences and Executions 2024” was released by Amnesty International. The number of state executions around the world has reached its highest level in ten years, says the report. Key Highlights of Report (Source: BBC)
Three Gorges Antarctic Eye
China has unveiled a new telescope named ‘Three Gorges Antarctic Eye’ in Antarctica where it has established five research stations.
Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics 2025
The 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics was awarded to 13,508 physicists across four collaborative projects at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory near Geneva, Switzerland. Key Highlights (Source: IE)
Ottawa Convention,1997
Poland, Finland, and the Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—are preparing to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, also known as the Mine Ban Treaty, citing growing military threats from Russia. Key Highlights
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple
As part of his visit to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 6 visited the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in the ancient city of Anuradhapura. Key Highlights
India Participates in 150th Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union in Tashkent
The 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, under the theme “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice.” About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Wat Pho Temple
On April 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the iconic Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, popularly known as Wat Pho temple in Bangkok, Thailand, a site renowned for its architectural beauty and the majestic 46-metre-long Reclining Buddha statue. Key Highlights
Readiness for Frontier Technologies Index 2025
India ranks 36th out of 170 nations in the ‘Readiness for Frontier Technologies’ index, improving its ranking from last year. Key Highlights (Source: IE)
PM Modi conferred ‘Mithra Vibhushana’ medal by Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on April 5 conferred with the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana, the island nation’s highest civilian honour for Heads of State and Government. Key Highlights (Source: DD News)
6th BIMSTEC Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 4 presented a comprehensive 21-point action plan during the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. About BIMSTEC Significance (Sources: Indian Express and DD News)
Heard and McDonald Islands
The Trump administration’s imposition of tariffs on Australian external territories like Heard and McDonald Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Christmas Island (10%), and Norfolk Island (29%) seems largely symbolic, especially for places like Heard and McDonald, which have no residents and no exports to speak of. Heard and McDonald Islands: Norfolk Island Exception: (Sources: BBC and UNESCO)
Ramakien mural paintings
Recently, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted the release of iStamp depicting Ramakien mural paintings by Thai Government. (Sources: PIB, )
Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court
Hungary, a founding member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), is now set to become the first European Union nation to withdraw from the court. The withdrawal announcement coincides with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently under an ICC arrest warrant. This timing may suggest a strategic diplomatic alignment or signal a broader political message. Political and Legal Implications
Berger’s disease
Recently, Novartis announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Vanrafia (atrasentan) to treat primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), also known as Berger’s disease. About IgA Nephropathy (Source: FE)