General Awareness

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - October 2017

Oct 2017

May 14, 2025

US and Saudi Arabia Sign Historic $142 Billion Arms Deal

In a move strengthening bilateral ties, the United States and Saudi Arabia signed a massive $142 billion arms deal during President Donald Trump's visit to Riyadh. The White House hailed the agreement as the largest defence sales pact in history, reflecting deepening military and strategic cooperation between the two nations. The deal includes advanced weapon systems, air-to-air missiles, support services, and commercial exports like gas turbines.

Anita Anand Canada's New Foreign Minister

In a major cabinet shakeup, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney named Anita Anand the foreign minister of Canada. She replaced Mélanie Joly, who was moved to the role of Minister of Industry.
Anita Indira Anand is a Canadian lawyer, academic, and politician. She had served as Canada's Defence Minister, Transport Minister and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry so far. She is also the first Hindu woman to be appointed as Canada's Foreign Minister.

BSE CEO Highlights India's Tech-Driven Market Transformation At Dubai Fintech Summit

India's capital markets are undergoing a dramatic technological transformation, said Sundararaman Ramamurthy, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BSE Ltd., speaking at the third Dubai FinTech Summit at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the summit brought together over 8,000 attendees, 300 speakers from 100 countries, and more than 1,000 investors.

May 13, 2025

World's First Commercial-Scale E-Methanol Plant Opens in Denmark

Denmark launched the world's first commercial-scale e-methanol plant.
Maersk, a major shipping company, will purchase some of the plant's output to use as a low-emission fuel for its container ship fleet.
The global shipping industry faces increasing pressure to transition away from traditional fossil fuels due to growing international consensus on the urgent need to combat climate change.

May 12, 2025

Sixth Meeting of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM) Held in Geneva

The Sixth Meeting of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM) was successfully held on May 9, 2025, at the Permanent Mission of India (PMI) in Geneva. The meeting brought together ambassador's representatives from various countries committed to strengthening the role of traditional medicine in global healthcare systems.
Building on the Gujarat Declaration and the success of past meetings, this gathering supports key global initiatives—particularly the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 and the upcoming Second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit, to be held in India from December 2 to 4, 2025.

May 10, 2025

Robert Prevost, the New Pope Leo XIV

Robert Francis Prevost was announced as the successor to Pope Francis after 133 cardinals voted in the Papal Conclave. He became the first American pope, taking the papal name Leo XIV. He is a moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru.
The official announcement for the Catholic Church's 267th pontiff was made from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica.

May 09, 2025

Trump Names Fox News Host as Top Washington DC Prosecutor

US President Donald Trump has appointed Fox News host and former New York prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as interim US attorney for Washington DC.
The announcement came after Trump withdrew his first pick for the job after he lost key Republican support in the Senate, which votes on such positions.

Share on

TCY Analytics (View Subscription Plans)

Subscribe to GK Updates

I want to receive

GK Tags

July GK, June GK, May GK, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENT, BUSINESS AND ECONOMY, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, PERSONS IN NEWS, DAYS AND EVENTS, AWARDS AND HONOURS, GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES, GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION, ART AND CULTURE, BOOKS AND AUTHORS, TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS, ART AND CULTURE, LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Start Discussion

On any topic

Take Tests

Compiled from GK updates

Login

Sign Up

Forgot Password

Download TCY App

Unlock All Services And Enjoy The Premium Benefits

US$ 10

US$ 13

US$ 15

US$ 17

US$ 19

US$ 20

US$ 21

US$ 22

US$ 23

US$ 24

US$ 25

US$ 26