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International

IMF / World Bank

World Bank Approves $890 Million Financial Package for PM Surya Ghar Scheme

11 Jul 2026

• The World Bank was established in July 1944.
• The World Bank is headquartered in Washington D.C., USA.
• Ajay Banga serves as the 14th President of the World Bank.
• The World Bank has 189 member countries.

Bilateral Relations

India and Indonesia Collaborate on Preservation of Historic Prambanan Temple Complex

9 Jul 2026

• Archaeological Survey of India Founded: 1861
• UNESCO Headquarters: Paris, France

International Summits

36th NATO Summit Concludes in Ankara, Türkiye

8 Jul 2026

• NATO Established: 4 April 1949
• NATO Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
• NATO 32nd Member State: Sweden
• NATO Secretary General: Mark Rutte

Global Reports

India's FDI Inflows Surged by 44% to $39 Billion in 2025, Reports UNCTAD

8 Jul 2026

• UNCTAD stands for: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• UNCTAD Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• UNCTAD Established: 1964

Bilateral Relations

India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement Formally Comes into Effect

6 Jul 2026

• Capital of Israel: Jerusalem
• Currency of Israel: New Shekel

UN / UNESCO

Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh to Lead Indian Delegation at UN AI Governance Dialogue

6 Jul 2026

• United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Headquarters: New York, USA

Bilateral Relations

India and Seychelles Ink 1,250 Crore Rupees Line of Credit for Infrastructure Development

2 Jul 2026

• EXIM Bank of India was established in 1982.
• EXIM Bank Headquarters: Mumbai.

International Organizations

IIT Bombay to Open Its First International Sub-Campus in the United States

30 Jun 2026

• IIT Bombay Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
• SUNY: State University of New York

Bilateral Relations

India Participates in the 56th OAS General Assembly in Panama

26 Jun 2026

• The Organization of American States (OAS) was established in 1948.
• The headquarters of OAS is located in Washington, D.C., USA.
• Sumit Seth serves as India's Ambassador to Panama.

IMF / World Bank

World Bank Sanctions $1.5 Billion Funding for Private Sector Employment Generation in India

24 Jun 2026

• World Bank Headquarters: Washington, D.C., US
• World Bank President: Ajay Banga
• Established: 1944 (Bretton Woods Conference)
• Member Countries: 189

International Summits

India Hosts 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' Summit in New Delhi

23 Jun 2026

• BRICS Foundation Year: 2006 (First summit held in 2009)
• Initial Members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
• Expanded BRICS Members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, United Arab Emirates

International Summits

India Hosts BRICS National Security Advisers Meeting Amid Growing West Asian Geopolitical Tensions

23 Jun 2026

• National Security Adviser (NSA) of India: Ajit Doval
• BRICS Countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (originally, now expanded with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, etc.)
• India's 2026 BRICS Chairship Theme: 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability'

Bilateral Relations

Prime Minister Modi's Bilateral Visits to France and Slovakia to Deepen Tech & Strategic Alliances

18 Jun 2026

• G7 Member Countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States

Bilateral Relations

India and France Launch Landmark ATL Bridge Initiative at Bharat Innovates 2026

15 Jun 2026

• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship initiative set up by NITI Aayog to promote innovation.
• NITI Aayog CEO: B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
• Capital of France: Paris
• Currency of France: Euro

International Organizations

UNGA Elects Five New Non-Permanent Members to UN Security Council

8 Jun 2026

• The UN Security Council consists of 15 members: 5 permanent (P5) and 10 non-permanent members
• P5 members are China, France, Russia, UK, and USA
• Non-permanent members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms

IMF / World Bank

International Finance Corporation (IFC) Commits 50 Million Dollars to Hygenco Green Energies

8 Jun 2026

• IFC Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• IFC Establishment: 1956
• World Bank Group President: Ajay Banga

Bilateral Relations

Han Seong-sook Nominated as South Korea's Next Prime Minister

8 Jun 2026

• South Korea Capital: Seoul
• South Korea Currency: South Korean Won
• South Korea President: Lee Jae Myung

Bilateral Relations

Germany Eliminates Airport Transit Visa Requirement for Indian Passengers

5 Jun 2026

• Germany Capital: Berlin
• Germany Currency: Euro
• Germany Chancellor: Friedrich Merz
• Germany President: Frank-Walter Steinmeier

UN / UNESCO

Five Nations Elected as Non-Permanent Members to UN Security Council

5 Jun 2026

• UN Security Council Headquarters: New York, USA
• UNSC Established: 24 October 1945
• UNSC Permanent Members: China, France, Russia, UK, USA
• Total UNSC Members: 15 (5 permanent, 10 non-permanent)

UN / UNESCO

UN General Assembly Elects Bangladesh's Rahman as President of 81st Session

3 Jun 2026

• United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was established in 1945.
• The headquarters of the UNGA is located in New York City, USA.
• The UN operates through six principal organs, including the UNGA, Security Council, ECOSOC, Secretariat, ICJ, and Trusteeship Council.

Bilateral Relations

India and Oman Operationalise Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

2 Jun 2026

• Capital of Oman: Muscat
• Currency of Oman: Omani Rial
• Sultan of Oman: Haitham bin Tariq

International Summits

Quad alliance announces $20 Billion Critical Minerals Initiative to reduce reliance on China

28 May 2026

• Quad Member Countries: India, United States, Japan, Australia

International Organizations

68th Session of Asian Productivity Organisation Governing Body Meeting Concludes in New Delhi

27 May 2026

• APO Established Year: 1961
• APO Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
• National Productivity Council (NPC) Parent Ministry: Ministry of Commerce & Industry

International Organizations

AIIB Pledges USD 10 Billion to Support Nations Caught in West Asia Crisis

27 May 2026

• AIIB Formation Date: 16 January 2016
• AIIB Headquarters: Beijing, China
• AIIB President: Zou Jiayi (China)
• AIIB Largest Shareholder: China (India is second)

Global Reports

UN-Habitat World Cities Report 2026 Warns of Escalating Global and Regional Housing Crises

26 May 2026

• UN-Habitat Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya
• Baku: Capital city of Azerbaijan
• PMAY: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, launched in June 2015

International Organizations

Saudi Arabia Inducted as the Newest Member of the India-Led International Big Cat Alliance

25 May 2026

• The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) focuses on the protection of: Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma.

International Organizations

Saudi Arabia Joins India-Led International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as 26th Member Country

25 May 2026

• International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) launched in: 2023
• Number of targeted big cat species: 7 (Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, Puma)
• Total IBCA member count: 26 member countries and 5 observer nations

Bilateral Relations

Zambia Set to Adopt India's Indigenous eVIN Platform for Vaccine Logistics

21 May 2026

• eVIN stands for: Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Headquarters: New York, USA
• UNDP Established: 22 November 1965

Global Reports

UN Global Forest Goals Report 2026 Warns of Rapid Fuelwood-Driven Deforestation

20 May 2026

• UNDESA Headquarters: New York, USA
• United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) Established: 2000

International Organizations

India Assumes Chairmanship of the Common Criteria Development Board

20 May 2026

• MeitY Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw
• STQC Full Form: Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification

Bilateral Relations

India and Norway Ink Multiple Agreements to Boost Green and Science Partnerships

20 May 2026

• Norway Capital: Oslo
• Norway Currency: Norwegian krone
• Prime Minister of Norway: Jonas Gahr Støre
• CSIR Director General: Dr. N. Kalaiselvi

Bilateral Relations

Andris Kulbergs Nominated as Latvia's Prime Minister Designate

18 May 2026

• Capital of Latvia: Riga.
• Currency of Latvia: Euro.
• President of Latvia: Edgars Rinkevics.

Global Indexes

Henley Passport Index 2026: India Ranks 78th with Visa-Free Access to 56 Countries

18 May 2026

• IATA: International Air Transport Association
• IATA Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
• Henley Passport Index Top Ranker (2026): Singapore
• India's Best Rank History: 71st (2006)

Global Indexes

Henley Passport Index 2026: India Ranks 78th with Access to 56 Destinations

16 May 2026

• Index Source: Henley & Partners using IATA data
• First Rank (2026): Singapore
• Second Rank (2026): UAE, South Korea, Japan

International Organizations

India Assumes Chairmanship of Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB) for 2026-28

15 May 2026

• CCRA: Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement
• STQC: Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification
• MeitY Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw

International Summits

Mumbai Hosts Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026

13 May 2026

• KP Chair 2026: Suchindra Misra
• Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) Launch: 1 January 2003
• Number of KP Participants: 60

International Summits

India to Host BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi

13 May 2026

• BRICS Formation: June 2009
• First BRICS Summit Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia
• BRICS Members (as of 2026): Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE

IMF / World Bank

World Bank Approves USD 500 Million Loan for Bihar Urban Transformation

11 May 2026

• World Bank HQ: Washington D.C., USA
• World Bank President: Ajay Banga
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)

Bilateral Relations

Anutin Charnvirakul Retains Leadership as Thailand's Prime Minister

20 Mar 2026

• Capital of Thailand: Bangkok
• Currency of Thailand: Thai Baht
• Thailand is a member of: ASEAN

Global Reports

World Happiness Report 2026: Finland Maintains Top Spot; India Ranked 116th

20 Mar 2026

• World Happiness Report is often supported by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
• First World Happiness Report Year: 2012
• Factors used: GDP per capita, Social support, Healthy life expectancy, Freedom, Generosity, Corruption.

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