International

In Peru, conservators try to save stingless bees to save Amazon forests. Scientific name – Melipona eburnean. Nativity – Amazon region.   Stingless Bees Honey Bees Nativity South and Central America mainly…

The U.S. State Department recently launched a program to renew the much sought-after H-1B foreign work visas domestically. About H-1B Visa: It is a non-immigrant visathat allows US companies to employ foreign…

Recently, the military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS. About Economic Community of West African States: It is also…

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have stepped up their attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea. About Houthis: The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah (Partisans of God), are an armed religious and…

Turkey approved Sweden’s application for NATO membership recently. Sweden and Finland applied for NATO membership in 2022 and Finland got its membership in 2023. Hungary then becomes the only NATO ally not…

India has been elected as the First Vice Chair of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management. About FAO’s Committee on Fisheries: It is…

The Indian Vice President recently inaugurated the 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace in New Delhi. About Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (ABCP): It was founded in…

Why in news? The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been asked to consider whether Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa brought the case to…

The average number of visa-free destinations has nearly doubled since 2006, according to the 2024 Henley Passport Index. About Henley Passport Index: It is the original, authoritative ranking of all the…

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, also known as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs is celebrated on January 9 every year. Aim – To mark the…

In a historic milestone, India is set to take the reins as the chair of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee for the very first time. About the World Heritage Committee: It is…

India signs Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently. The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. It…

South Korea recently introduced a new visa for foreigners allowing them to visit the country on a working holiday or workation. About ‘Workation’ Visa: The “workation” or “digital nomad” visa allows…

Recently, India started its four-year term as a member of the United Nations Statistical Commission. About UN Statistical Commission: It was established in 1947 and is the highest body of…

The eurozone economy is set for only modest growth next year, despite wages rising faster than inflation for the first time in three years, according to a recent poll of…

The Sri Lankan Navy recently arrested 22 Indian fishermen on board four trawlers for allegedly poaching in the country’s territorial waters northwest of Delft Island, Jaffna. About Territorial waters: What…

The Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission unanimously elected India as chair of the Standing Committee on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for the biennium 2023-24 during the 32nd Session held in…

Recently, the multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” commenced in Mongolia. About Exercise Khaan Quest 2023: It features participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries.…

The world’s first international treaty to protect the high seas was recently adopted by the United Nations. Why in News? Nearly 200 nations signed the document, officially known as the Biodiversity Beyond…

The International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD) recently lauded India for reviving focus on millets and exporting 1.8 million tonnes of wheat to 18 countries that faced an acute shortage…