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Euratom – The European Atomic Energy Community

Euratom – The European Atomic Energy Community

Why in news? The European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) has been discussed again in the context of Europe’s search for reliable and climate‑fr...

Indo‑Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and Spain’s Accession

Indo‑Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and Spain’s Accession

Why in news? Spain formally joined the Indo‑Pacific Oceans Initiative by handing over a declaration of accession to India’s External Affairs Minis...

United Nations ECOSOC Celebrates 80 Years of Service

United Nations ECOSOC Celebrates 80 Years of Service

Why in news? The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will mark its 80th anniversary on 23 January 2026 with a commemorative event at U...

Henley Passport Index 2026

Henley Passport Index 2026

Why in news? Henley & Partners released its annual Passport Index for 2026 in mid‑January. The ranking measures how many countries and territories a...

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly – Powering Humanity

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly – Powering Humanity

Why in news? The 16th session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly was held in Abu Dhabi from 10–12 January 2026. The theme...

India’s Engagement in the Weimar Triangle

India’s Engagement in the Weimar Triangle

Why in news? For the first time, India participated in a meeting of the Weimar Triangle, a political grouping of France, Germany and Poland. External ...

Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project – Indo‑Bhutan Energy Cooperation

Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project – Indo‑Bhutan Energy Cooperation

Why in news? On 4 January 2026 Adani Power of India and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) officially launched the Wangchhu Hydroelectric ...

Socotra Island – Stranded Tourists amid Conflict

Socotra Island – Stranded Tourists amid Conflict

Why in news? More than 400 foreign tourists were left stranded on Yemen’s Socotra Island after flights from Abu Dhabi were suspended because of figh...

OPEC + – Evolution and Current Dynamics

OPEC + – Evolution and Current Dynamics

Why in news? The coalition of oil‑producing countries known as OPEC + held a ministerial meeting in early January 2026 and decided to maintain its p...

Justice Mission 2025 – Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan

Justice Mission 2025 – Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan

Why in news? At the end of December 2025 China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched large‑scale live‑fire exercises around Taiwan, codena...

U.S. strikes in Venezuela and country profile

U.S. strikes in Venezuela and country profile

Why in news? On 3 January 2026 the United States launched large‑scale air strikes on Venezuelan military installations and communications centres. T...

Khaleda Zia – Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister Passes Away

Khaleda Zia – Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister Passes Away

Why in news? Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and a central figure in its pro‑democracy movement, passed away on 30 December ...

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