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SOUTH-SOUTH AND TRIANGULAR COOPERATION (SSTC)SOUTH-SOUTH AND TRIANGULAR COOPERATION (SSTC)

South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC), recognised each year by the United Nations on September 12 as the UN Day for South-South and Triangular Cooperation. The origin: This date also marks

Resolution against Israel-“The New York Declaration 2025”Resolution against Israel-“The New York Declaration 2025”

THE CONTEXT: On 12 September 2025, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution formally endorsing the New York Declaration. The vote was 142 in favour, 10 against, 12 abstentions. The major chronological UN Resolutions:

Key Issues at SCO 2025 Summit and Expansion of SCOKey Issues at SCO 2025 Summit and Expansion of SCO

1. Security & Terrorism India–Pakistan Tensions PM Modi reiterated: “No double standards on terrorism are acceptable.” Direct message to Pakistan, which continues to be accused of cross-border terror support. Afghanistan Question SCO

The 25th SCO Summit and achievements for IndiaThe 25th SCO Summit and achievements for India

New acronym by PM Narendra Modi PM Narendra Modi underlined that the acronym represented three key pillars for India: “S–Security. C–Connectivity. O–Opportunity.”  The context and the theme: The 25th SCO Summit was

Prelims Mantra – (16/10/2025)Prelims Mantra – (16/10/2025)

International Developments African Union: Context: The African Union said it was suspending Madagascar “with immediate effect” after a coup saw an elite Army unit seize power following President Andry Rajoelina’s

ALL ABOUT SCOALL ABOUT SCO

What is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation? The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation. The main objectives of the SCO are to promote good relations among member

STRATEGIC MUTUAL DEFENCE AGREEMENT & THREATS TO INDIASTRATEGIC MUTUAL DEFENCE AGREEMENT & THREATS TO INDIA

THE CONTEXT: Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SDMA) was signed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Saudi Arabia) and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (Pakistan) on 17 September 2025, at Riyadh. KEY

India–Japan 2025: A Strategic SummitIndia–Japan 2025: A Strategic Summit

THE CONTEXT: The India–Japan Strategic Summit for 2025, also known as the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit, was held in Tokyo on August 29–30. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited at