International Current Affairs
Summits, treaties, global appointments and world affairs relevant to SSC and Railway general awareness.
23 updates filed under International.
5 October 20263 updates
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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar calls on Swiss President Guy Parmelin in New Delhi
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called on the President of the Swiss Confederation, H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin, in New Delhi, engaging in wide-ranging discussions on accelerating high-technology bilateral cooperation, supply chain security, and key regional and global developments.
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India and Switzerland sign five strategic bilateral pacts across mobility, innovation, and transport
Following delegation-level deliberations between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House, India and Switzerland finalized and exchanged five comprehensive bilateral cooperation instruments spanning professional mobility, scientific innovation, andโฆ
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin hold bilateral talks in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of the Swiss Confederation, H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin, held extensive delegation-level bilateral discussions at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, undertaking a comprehensive review of strategic partnerships across trade, precision manufacturing, clean energyโฆ
4 October 20261 update
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrives on state visit to India for 2nd India-EFTA Summit
The President of the Swiss Confederation, H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin, arrived in New Delhi leading a high-level ministerial, business, and innovation delegation for an official three-day State visit to India from October 5 to October 7, 2026.
2 October 20261 update
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Ministry of External Affairs participates in 19th East Asia Summit preparatory meeting in Vientiane reinforcing ASEAN centrality
The Indian delegation, led by senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Friday concluded high-level preparatory consultations in Vientiane, Laos, ahead of the 19th East Asia Summit (EAS), reaffirming New Delhi's steadfast commitment to an open, inclusive, and rules-basedโฆ
16 September 20261 update
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India and Vietnam agree to deepen cooperation in space, nuclear energy and trade
India and Vietnam agreed to expand strategic cooperation in space exploration, peaceful nuclear energy applications, defense industrial partnerships, and supply chain resilience during bilateral delegation talks in New Delhi on Wednesday.
15 September 20261 update
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18th BRICS Summit concludes in New Delhi with adoption of New Delhi Declaration
The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi under India's presidency, culminating in the unanimous adoption of the landmark New Delhi Declaration.
10 September 20261 update
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India and Sri Lanka sign defence modernisation and training agreements
India and Sri Lanka signed key bilateral defence agreements on Wednesday in Colombo to modernize air defence systems and broaden military training exchanges.
16 August 20261 update
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New Delhi hosts BRICS Environment Working Group meeting
India hosted the BRICS Environment Working Group meeting in New Delhi, focusing on biodiversity conservation, circular economy, and climate adaptation strategies.
13 August 20261 update
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India restarts tradition by donating five peacocks to UN Geneva
India donated five peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) on Thursday, reviving a historic diplomatic tradition dating back to the League of Nations era.
9 August 20261 update
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PM Modi and US Vice-President JD Vance discuss strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with United States Vice-President J.D. Vance, discussing steps to expand bilateral strategic relations and cooperation in critical sectors.
8 August 20262 updates
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India and Sri Lanka review bilateral cooperation in power sector
India and Sri Lanka held a bilateral review meeting in Colombo, focusing on power grid interconnection and joint renewable energy projects.
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ASEAN Day celebrated on August 8 highlighting regional unity
ASEAN Day was observed on Saturday, August 8, marking the 59th anniversary of the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and highlighting India-ASEAN strategic partnership.
7 August 20261 update
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Prime Minister Modi speaks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, discussing the security situation in West Asia and bilateral cooperation.
6 August 20262 updates
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Bhubaneswar hosts 13th BRICS Education Ministers meeting
The 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting commenced in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Thursday, focusing on digital learning, academic exchanges, and vocational training frameworks among member states.
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US State of Massachusetts declares August 15 as India Day
The US state of Massachusetts officially declared August 15 as "India Day" on Thursday, acknowledging the contributions of the Indian-American community to the state's cultural and economic sectors.
4 August 20261 update
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BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting begins in Hyderabad under India's presidency
The BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting commenced in Hyderabad on Tuesday, August 4, under India's presidency, focusing on global cooperation and asset recovery.
3 August 20261 update
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Hyderabad hosts BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting
Hyderabad is hosting the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting on August 4โ5, under India's presidency, focusing on international cooperation in asset recovery and transparency.
2 August 20261 update
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India and China resume bilateral border trade through Nathu La Pass in Sikkim
India and China resumed bilateral border trade through the historic Nathu La Pass in Sikkim on Sunday, following a standard winter closure and subsequent coordination meetings between trade representatives of both nations.
29 July 20261 update
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Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's Kyushu region
A major earthquake measuring 7.1 in magnitude struck Japan's Kyushu region, among the strongest to hit the country in recent years, triggering fires and structural damage across the affected area.
28 July 20263 updates
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Wildfires and heatwave force over 3 lakh evacuations across France and Spain
A brutal heatwave combined with fast-moving wildfires has forced more than 325,000 people to evacuate across France and Spain, as fire crews battled blazes that show little sign of easing.
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Trump holds back-to-back talks with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu
President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in separate meetings on Tuesday, as Washington juggled two of the world's most closely watched conflicts on the same day.
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US says it intercepted Iranian missiles in "surprise attack" on Middle East forces
The US Central Command said American forces intercepted ballistic missiles fired by Iran in what it described as an attempted surprise attack on US positions in the Middle East, an escalation that sent oil prices climbing on Tuesday.