CURRENT AFFAIRS

On February 28, 2026, Israel conducted a daylight strike on Tehran, calling it a pre-emptive operation against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. US President Donald Trump confirmed American involvement, and the US Department of Defense named the operation Operation Epic Fury.

India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on rare earths and critical minerals during the visit of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to India in February 2026.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have entered a sharp new phase of hostilities after Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Kabul and other provinces following a cross-border attack on its troops. Pakistan’s Defence Minister described the situation as an “open war” with the Taliban-led Afghan government.

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2026 visit to Israel, India and Israel elevated their bilateral ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity.” The visit resulted in 27 outcomes, including the signing of 17 agreements across defence, technology, agriculture, trade, and connectivity sectors.

During the recent visit of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to New Delhi, the two countries elevated their bilateral relations to a new level by signing a total of nine important agreements, including one on rare earth elements.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on an official visit to Tel Aviv, marking his first trip to Israel since his landmark 2017 visit — the first-ever by an Indian Prime Minister after diplomatic ties were established in 1992.

Iran's nuclear program is not merely a technical dispute, but a complex focal point of security concerns, regional hegemony, and superpower diplomacy. What appears to be a debate about nuclear capabilities is actually a broader battle for influence, deterrence, and political legitimacy in West Asia.

After the Supreme Court of the United States struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), President Donald Trump invoked Section 122 of the Trade Act, 1974 to reimpose trade levies.

Recent statements by US President Donald Trump have created a new stir in India's energy sector. President Trump indicated that India has agreed to purchase more crude oil from the US, which could include Venezuelan oil.

US President Donald Trump convened the first meeting of the “Board of Peace” in Washington to deliberate on Gaza’s reconstruction and broader global conflict issues. India participated in the meeting as an observer, signalling cautious engagement.