Current Context : Moldova officially joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as the 107th member, reaffirming global efforts towards a solar-powered future. ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ALLIANCE (ISA) Launched By: India and France Year: 2015 at COP21 Climate Summit, Paris Headquarters: Gurugram, India Purpose: Promote solar energy development and sustainable solutions Lower technology and financing costs Mobilize solar investment in developing and developed countries ISA Membership Status Total Members Now: 107 Global Representation: Open to sunshine-rich countries located between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, and beyondRead More

Current Context: Recently, China hosted the first trilateral dialogue with Pakistan and Bangladesh in Kunming, marking its deepening strategic influence in South Asia. ABOUT THE MEETING: Genesis & Purpose: Follow-up to China–Pakistan–Afghanistan dialogue; aimed to build a “working group” for cooperation. Strategic Concern: Reflects Beijing’s strategy of cultivating a ring of aligned states around India. India’s Key Concerns: Expansion of BRI (e.g., CPEC through PoK, potential new ports in Bangladesh). “String of Pearls” maritime policy potentially encircling India. Parallel regionalism might undercut India-led forums like BIMSTEC. Undermines India's Neighbourhood First policy—China filling regional leadership gaps.Read More

Current Context: Recently, in Nice, France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025, marking the first time the event was held in Europe and outlining five global priorities for building climate- and disaster-resilient infrastructure. ABOUT: About the Conference: Organiser: Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (headquartered in New Delhi). Theme: “Shaping a Resilient Future for Coastal Regions.” Alignment: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and UN Ocean Conference. Key Priorities Outlined by the Prime Minister: Integrate disaster resilience into higher education curricula. Establish a global digital repository of best practices. Mobilise innovative financing for....Read More

Current Context: Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney invited India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 51st G-7 Summit, scheduled for 15–17 June 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta, to discuss global economic and security challenges. About G-7: Genesis: Formed in 1975 in response to the global oil crisis. Membership: Seven democracies—United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom—plus the European Union as a non-enumerated participant. Evolution: Expanded to G-8 with Russia (1998), reverted to G-7 after Russia’s suspension in 2014 over Crimea. Aim: Coordinate on foreign policy, security, and international economic policy. Economic Weight: Members account for 40 percent of global....Read More

Current Context: India hosted the Fourth India–Central Asia Dialogue in New Delhi, where Foreign Ministers from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan met to condemn the Pahalgam terror attack and plan cooperation on critical minerals. About India–Central Asia Dialogue: Security Cooperation: Unified condemnation of terrorism; commitment to hold sponsors, organisers, and financiers accountable. Emphasis on United Nations–led counter-terrorism frameworks and Financial Action Task Force standards. Mineral Exploration: Joint interest in exploring rare earth and critical minerals to diversify away from existing global supply constraints. Call for a Second India–Central Asia Rare Earth Forum and delegation exchanges. Regional Connectivity:....Read More

Context: India hosted the 12th edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) from May 7 to May 9, 2025, in New Delhi. Key Highlights: Theme: “Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance,” emphasizing innovation, inclusivity, and international cooperation in space science. Organizers: International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Astronautical Society of India (ASI) Participation: Delegates from 35 nations, including officials from space agencies of China, Japan, Canada, and Europe, are attending the conference. Notable Absence: NASA did not send representatives to the conference, raising discussions on global space collaboration dynamics. About IAF: Established: 1951 Membership:....Read More

Recently, the 21st African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) conference concluded in New Delhi, reaffirming commitment to community-driven rural development and South-South cooperation. Background of AARDO Established in March 31, 1962, with the adoption of its Constitution in Cairo, Egypt. Originated from East Asian Rural Reconstruction Conference (1955)in Tokyo. Permanent headquarters established in New Delhi, India, in 1966. Objectives of AARDO Improve food security, climate resilience, and digital empowerment. Enhance South-South cooperation for sustainable rural development. Strengthen local economies and rural livelihoods. Membership & Structure Currently includes 33 member countriesfrom Asia and Africa. Inter-governmental, non-political body with observer status in FAO & UNESCO. Collaborates with international....Read More

Invest Madhya Pradesh – Global Investors Summit, a leading biennial event, held its 8th edition in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, on February 24-25, 2025. Objective: Attracting investments to boost economic growth in Madhya Pradesh Outcomes: ₹77 Lakh Crore MoUs signed for investment. Aligned with PM Modi’s vision to make India the 3rd largest economy.Read More

The 12th World Government Summit began in Dubai, UAE, on February 10, 2025. India was represented by Bhupender Yadav, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. He took part in the High-Level Roundtable on the Future of Mobility and the XDGs 2045 Ministerial Roundtable session. It is an annual global gathering that brings together world leaders, policymakers, experts, and thought leaders from various fields to discuss and address pressing global issues. The theme of this year's summit is "Shaping Future Governments." The summit is organized by a non-governmental organization, also called the World Government Summit, which was created in 2013 by Sheikh....Read More

The first Raisina Middle East Conference was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on 28-29 January 2025. India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, was the chief guest at the conference. The event was co-hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and ORF Middle East, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE, and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. The conference aimed to strengthen India-UAE relations, discuss regional and global geopolitical and geoeconomic issues, enhance trade, investment, and strategic partnerships, and promote regional integration with the global economy. Discussions focused on trade and connectivity, finance and investment, technology and innovation, geopolitics and security, energy, and green imperatives.Read More