The inaugural SHAPE 2025 Conference held at the Army Hospital Research & Referral (AHRR), New Delhi, on July 26–27, 2025, marked a significant shift in hospital planning towards sustainability, resilience, and patient well-being. With a focus on India’s health-secure future under Vision 2047, the event brought together experts from various sectors to discuss the transformation … Read more
India gears up to host the 33rd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP33) in 2028, showcasing its commitment to global climate governance and leadership in shaping future climate actions. The Union Environment Ministry has established a dedicated COP33 Cell to manage the event efficiently. Background Significance Objectives Key Features Impact Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary inaugurated the Trade Facilitation Conference 2025 in New Delhi. The event, held under the theme “Scientific Excellence for Seamless Trade,” aims to strengthen India’s trade processes through efficient testing and compliance systems. This was the first-ever conference of its kind, bringing together over 400 participants. Conference Highlights Modern … Read more
Colombia and Uzbekistan have officially become members of the New Development Bank (NDB) just before the 17th BRICS Summit. This recent addition brings the total number of NDB member countries to 11, enhancing global cooperation and development efforts. New Members Strengthen NDB’s Global Reach The NDB, established in 2015 by the original BRICS nations, has … Read more
At the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6–7, 2025, member nations adopted the Rio Declaration. The group firmly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and backed India’s call for zero tolerance towards terrorism. Leaders also engaged in discussions on urgent global reforms. The summit underscored the growing unity within BRICS … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 6–7 July 2025. Leaders from BRICS nations came together to discuss key issues including global reforms, peace and security, multilateral cooperation, and the increasing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The summit held special significance as it emphasized empowering … Read more
Learn about India’s strategic stance at the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit displaying its commitment to fighting terrorism and maintaining strategic autonomy. Why in News? India’s refusal to sign the SCO joint statement in June 2025 underscores its zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and readiness to stand alone within multilateral frameworks. Understanding the SCO: Static … Read more
India is gearing up to host the prestigious Indian Conservation Conference (ICCON) 2025 from June 25th to 27th at the Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun. This event, organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, will convene over 500 participants from India and the Global South to tackle pressing biodiversity conservation issues. … Read more
India is hosting the 13th Plenary Meeting of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management (UNGGIM) for the Asia-Pacific region from November 26, 2024, at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This landmark event, organized by the Survey of India (SOI), underscores the growing importance of geospatial data in driving sustainable development globally. Significance of … Read more
The Global Freight Summit 2024 kicked off in Dubai on November 18, marking its third edition since its inception in 2022. Organized by DP World, the summit is hosting over 5,000 industry leaders from 155 countries, with a focus on the theme, “Acting to Reach the Opportunities of Tomorrow.” The event concludes on November 20, … Read more
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