CURRENT AFFAIRS

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised the demand that Indo-Bhutan River Commission be formed and West Bengal be made a member of it. This demand is important because the water of rivers coming from Bhutan is a major cause of floods in North Bengal.

The Union Home Ministry has clarified that Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India are not eligible for Long Term Visa (LTV).

India’s recent participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit along with talks with China and Russia has triggered a debate on whether India is recalibrating its foreign policy amid changing global dynamics.

US President Donald Trump has imposed high tariffs on several countries including India, Brazil and China. This signals an escalation of trade tensions at the global level which will have a huge impact on the global economy.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an international organization that works to promote political, economic, and security cooperation.

The US Commerce Secretary called the popular H-1B visa program a scam and said that American companies should hire American citizens instead of foreign workers. This statement reflects the policy of the Donald Trump administration in which there is a demand to reduce dependence on foreign workers and give priority to American workers.

With the European Union (EU) offering concessions to US manufacturers on controversial climate-related trade rules, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and deforestation regulation, Indian negotiators are planning to press for similar relief during the talks in Brussels in September.

On August 25, 2025, Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka began a three-day official visit to India. Fiji is an important partner of India among the Pacific Island countries and in recent years, the two countries have focused on strengthening their ties.

Nepal will host its first-ever Arts and Culture Festival from 5th to 27th September 2025.

At the 23rd AIBD (Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development) General Conference held in Phuket, Thailand, India was elected as the Chair of the AIBD Executive Board with the highest number of votes.