Current Affairs

1. INDIA’S REFUSAL TO SIGN UKRAINE DECLARATION AT SWISS CONFERENCE –

• At the recent Summit on Peace in Ukraine hosted by Switzerland, India opted not to sign the final communique alongside several other nations. This decision stemmed from India’s strategic relationship with Russia, its primary defense supplier, and Moscow’s absence from the summit, which India deemed crucial for any lasting peace agreement involving Ukraine.
• India’s abstention was rooted in its belief that sustainable peace in Ukraine requires a solution acceptable to all parties involved, including Russia. With Russia absent from the summit, India expressed reservations about endorsing a communique that didn’t reflect Moscow’s perspective, crucial for achieving lasting stability in the region.
• Represented by Secretary (West) Pavan Kapoor from the Ministry of External Affairs, India emphasized the need for dialogue and diplomacy involving all stakeholders to resolve the Ukraine conflict effectively. This stance underscored India’s cautious diplomatic approach amidst the ongoing war and its broader geopolitical considerations.

 

2. INTERNATIONAL DAY    FOR    THE     ELIMINATION         OF       SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT 2024 –

• Every year, on June 19, we observe the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. This important day aims to raise awareness about the serious issue of sexual violence during wars and conflicts worldwide. It also focuses on finding ways to stop these terrible crimes.
• The United Nations declared June 19 as this special day in 2015, commemorating the adoption of a resolution that condemned sexual violence as a tactic of war and an impediment to building peace.
• The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is crucial for informing people about the atrocities happening globally. It also encourages everyone to speak up against these crimes.
• This day is about giving hope. It aims for people to work together for a future where everyone feels safe and secure. Each person can contribute today to make a better future.

 

3. US, INDIA TO LAUNCH NASA-ISRO SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE –

• India and the United States (US) are preparing to jointly launch NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar to combat climate change and other global challenges. Announced the White House as National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is on a two- day visit to New Delhi.
• A new partnership between the US Space Force and the Indian startups, 114ai and 3rdiTech. Launching a new partnership between the U.S. Space Force and the Indian startups, 114ai and 3rdiTech, including on advancing space situational awareness, data fusion technologies, and infra-red sensor semiconductor manufacturing.
• As the world’s two oldest and largest democracies, the United States and India share a unique bond of friendship, and Mr. Sullivan’s trip will further deepen the already strong US-India partnership to create a safer and more prosperous Indo- Pacific.