International Relations Current Affairs One-liners — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025
- IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi inaugurated the S N Bose Building of the Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership and introduced a six-month Certificate Course on Nuclear Engineering at an event at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, New Delhi, on 18 March 2025.
- In a phone call on 18 March 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposal that Russia and Ukraine refrain from striking each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, but did not accept a full 30-day ceasefire.
- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh met Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans in New Delhi on 18 March 2025 and discussed collaboration in shipbuilding, equipment, space and artificial intelligence.
Mon, 17 Mar 2025
- New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon held talks with PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 March 2025 during his official visit of 16–20 March; the two sides signed a defence cooperation MoU and New Zealand joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
- The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue opened in New Delhi on 17 March 2025, with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as chief guest delivering the inaugural keynote address and PM Narendra Modi in attendance.
- US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called on PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 March 2025, the first high-level visit to India from the US in President Trump's second term, and also met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Sun, 16 Mar 2025
Sat, 15 Mar 2025
- US President Donald Trump ordered large-scale air strikes on Houthi-held areas of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, on 15 March 2025, vowing 'overwhelming lethal force' until the Iran-backed group stops attacking shipping.
- An Indian delegation led by Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra participated in the 353rd Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organization in Geneva (10–20 March 2025), the Labour Ministry said on 15 March 2025.
Fri, 14 Mar 2025
- Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister on 14 March 2025 at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, by Governor General Mary Simon, along with the 30th Canadian Ministry.
- The G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting hosted by Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly in Charlevoix, Quebec, from 12 to 14 March 2025, ended on 14 March with a joint statement.
- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared for the first time before the International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I on 14 March 2025, by video link from the ICC Detention Centre.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025
- India and Mauritius elevated their relationship to an 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership' on 12 March 2025 in Port Louis, where PM Narendra Modi also unveiled Vision MAHASAGAR for the Global South.
- PM Narendra Modi attended Mauritius's 57th National Day celebrations in Port Louis on 12 March 2025 as Chief Guest and received the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK), Mauritius's highest civilian award.
- India and Chile held the first meeting of their Joint Working Group (JWG) on Agriculture virtually on 12 March 2025.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025
- PM Narendra Modi began his State Visit to Mauritius on 11 March 2025, calling on President Dharambeer Gokhool at the State House and announcing that OCI cards will be available to the seventh generation of people of Indian origin in Mauritius.
- After talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 11 March 2025, Ukraine expressed readiness to accept a US proposal for an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire with Russia, and the US agreed to lift its pause on intelligence sharing and security assistance.
- Militants of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Quetta–Peshawar Jaffar Express in the Bolan Pass area of Balochistan, Pakistan, on 11 March 2025, taking hundreds of passengers hostage.
Mon, 10 Mar 2025
- Indian Navy destroyer INS Imphal made her maiden port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, on 10 March 2025, to take part in the 57th Mauritius National Day celebrations on 12 March.
- Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi signed an agreement in Damascus on 10 March 2025 to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces' civil and military institutions into the Syrian state.
Sun, 09 Mar 2025
Fri, 07 Mar 2025
- The Ministry of Defence signed a $248 million contract with Russia's Rosoboronexport on 7 March 2025 for 1,000 HP engines for the Army's T-72 tanks, with transfer of technology to Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited's Heavy Vehicle Factory, Avadi.
- Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan concluded his visit to Australia from 4 to 7 March 2025, held under the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Thu, 06 Mar 2025
Wed, 05 Mar 2025
- Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita received the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a ceremony in Bridgetown on 5 March 2025.
- The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific concluded in Jaipur on 5 March 2025 with member countries unanimously adopting the 'Jaipur Declaration'.
- Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed the inaugural session of TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 in New Delhi on 5 March 2025, held on the theme 'Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions'.
Tue, 04 Mar 2025
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi met HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium in New Delhi on 4 March 2025 and appreciated her leading a 300-member Belgian Economic Mission to India.
- INS Kuthar, an Eastern Fleet ship of the Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command, arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 4 March 2025 during a mission deployment in the Indian Ocean Region.