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India’s Iran Oil Policy: A Case Of Missed Opportunity

May 27, 2026

World Affairs, International Trade and Policies

Did India miss an opportunity to sign a long-term oil deal in 2022 with Iran when the latter offered a 25-year pact on energy to India? While this was undoubtedly a missed opportunity, India’s reluctance to do business with Iran in the

Climate Crisis, Pandemic & Conflicts Putting SDGs at Risk, UN Report Highlights

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July 9, 2022

World Affairs, International Trade and Policies

The climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic and a more significant number of conflicts in the world endanger the achievement of SDGs, highlights the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022. The publication highlights the gravity and magnitude of the challenges we face, with these cascading

Cabinet Approves Categorisation of CDRI as an International Organisation

Girja Shankar Kaura

June 29, 2022

World Affairs, International Trade and Policies

The Government has approved the categorisation of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as an ‘International Organisation’ and signing of the Headquarters Agreement (HQA) with CDRI for granting it the exemptions, immunities and privileges as contemplated under the United Nations (Privileges

Global Drug Consumption Rise by 26% Over the Past Decade, Says UNODC

Girja Shankar Kaura

June 27, 2022

World Affairs, International Trade and Policies

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime’s (UNODC) “World Drug Report 2022” said that cannabis legalisation in parts of the world appears to have accelerated its use and other drugs. The report also flagged various related health impact due to increased consumption.

World Food Programme to Make Odisha’s Food Security Success a Global Model

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June 25, 2022

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The World Food Programme (WFP) has hailed Odisha’s transformational progress in food security and sustainable livelihoods by touching the lives of millions of people, especially the marginalised and women, and is set to present it as a model for other countries. At

India Delivers Second Consignment of Humanitarian Aid to Sri Lanka

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June 25, 2022

World Affairs, International Trade and Policies

India on June 24 delivered a large consignment of humanitarian aid worth 3 billion SLR (over ₹65,35,00,000) to Sri Lanka as the island nation struggles with its worst-hit economy and shortage of basic commodities. The consignment was received by Indian High Commissioner

UN Criticises US Supreme Court’s Decision on Abortion Rights

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June 25, 2022

World Affairs, International Trade and Policies

The long-awaited US Supreme Court decision on Abortion Rights was rendered by a 6-3 vote in the so-called “Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health”. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling represents a powerful blow to five decades of sexual and reproductive health protection and to

Earthquake in Afghanistan: Thousand dead, UN Rushes to Provide Aid

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June 23, 2022

World Affairs, International Trade and Policies

“UN agencies are assessing needs and responding to the aftermath of last night’s earthquake which claimed hundreds of lives,” tweeted Dr Ramiz Alakbarov, UN Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan. According to the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in that country, search

Ruchira Kamboj Appointed as India’s Permanent Representative to the UN

Tannuka Juneja

June 22, 2022

World Affairs, International Trade and Policies

India’s Ambassador to Bhutan, Ruchira Kamboj, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from Batch 1987, was appointed as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York on June 21. Kamboj will succeed TS Tirumurti as the Indian ambassador to the

Sri Lanka Crisis: US Announces $5 Million Additional Aid

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June 22, 2022

World Affairs, International Trade and Policies

The United States announced $5 million in additional funds for cash-starved Sri Lanka on June 21 to meet the immediate needs of those hardest hit by the island country’s economic crisis. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will also provide $6

Russian Journalist Sells Nobel Prize to Help Ukrainian Children

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June 21, 2022

World Affairs, International Trade and Policies

Dmitry Muratov, the co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize and the editor-in-chief of Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, has auctioned off his Nobel medal for a record $103.5 million (over ₹800 crore). All proceeds from the auction will help UNICEF‘s humanitarian response

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India’s Iran Oil Policy: A Case Of Missed Opportunity

Climate Crisis, Pandemic & Conflicts Putting SDGs at Risk, UN Report Highlights

Cabinet Approves Categorisation of CDRI as an International Organisation

Global Drug Consumption Rise by 26% Over the Past Decade, Says UNODC

World Food Programme to Make Odisha’s Food Security Success a Global Model

India Delivers Second Consignment of Humanitarian Aid to Sri Lanka

UN Criticises US Supreme Court’s Decision on Abortion Rights

Earthquake in Afghanistan: Thousand dead, UN Rushes to Provide Aid

Ruchira Kamboj Appointed as India’s Permanent Representative to the UN

Sri Lanka Crisis: US Announces $5 Million Additional Aid

Russian Journalist Sells Nobel Prize to Help Ukrainian Children

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