CURRENT AFFAIRS

The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which is set to come into effect on July 15, is being considered a significant milestone in India's trade diplomacy.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has formally resigned from his post and as leader of the Labour Party.

Recently, a claim was made on social media regarding the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) that came into effect between India and Russia, claiming that it allows for the permanent deployment of 3,000 Russian troops in India.

The United States (US) and Iran recently signed a historic 14-item Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Fifteen countries from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Pacific recently adopted the Mombasa Declaration.

Recently, BRICS countries have considered submitting joint nominations to various UNESCO lists to promote the preservation and global recognition of shared cultural heritage.

The impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia is now clearly visible on the global economy.

A notable but worrying trend was observed in Southeast Asia's startup landscape in the first half of 2025.

Eurozone inflation recently rose to 3.2% due to energy and services price pressures.

Recently, AUKUS member countries announced plans to further strengthen maritime cooperation. This initiative will develop state-of-the-art underwater drones and deploy US nuclear-powered submarines to Australia from 2027. This move is considered significant amid growing strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.