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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - August 2023

Aug 2023

Jun 19, 2025

India-Ukraine Hold First Joint Working Group Meeting on Agriculture Cooperation

India and Ukraine held their first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture in June 2025, via virtual mode, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation in the agriculture and allied sectors.
Co-chaired by Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu from India and Ms. Oksana Osmachko from Ukraine, the meeting focused on mutual collaboration in areas such as digital agriculture, mechanisation, plant breeding, and food processing.
India highlighted its innovative agricultural reforms, while Ukraine emphasized its willingness to deepen partnerships through technology exchange and knowledge sharing.
At a time when food security and agricultural innovation are global priorities, this step reflects India's growing international agricultural outreach and Ukraine's intent to explore synergies with India in key agri-tech and food value chain sectors.

Jun 18, 2025

Operation True Promise 3: Iran's Retaliatory Strike Redefines Modern Warfare

In an escalation of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, Iran launched Operation True Promise 3, marking the third consecutive day of missile strikes targeting key Israeli infrastructure. The campaign, led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), is a direct response to Israeli pre-emptive airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and command sites, and it introduces a new era of missile warfare using AI and decoy saturation tactics.
The operation marks a strategic escalation in the conflict and reveals new offensive tactics with implications for missile defence systems worldwide.

Jun 17, 2025

Which Country Has Most Powerful Nuclear Force? SIPRI Shares 2025 Report

As per the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India continues to have an edge over Pakistan in nuclear capabilities. The report said that as of January 2025, the US has the most powerful nuclear force in the world, followed by Russia. The UK stands at the 3^rd rank, and France comes at 4^th. China has the 5^th rank, followed by India 6^th rank in the list of the most powerful nuclear forces in the world. Pakistan is after India on 7^th position.
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an international institute based in Stockholm, Sweden. It was founded in 1966 and provides data, analysis and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control.

Jun 16, 2025

UK Spy Agency MI6 Appoints First Woman Chief

United Kingdom Prime Minister announced the appointment of the first ever woman Chief of the country's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6).
Blaise Metreweli CMG is the 18th Chief in the organisation's history and the first woman to hold the role.
Metreweli who joined the Secret Intelligence Service in 1999, will take over from Sir Richard Moore later this year (2025).

Jun 14, 2025

India Participates in 2nd Session of IALA Council as Vice President

India, as the Vice President of the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA), actively participated in the 2^nd Session of the IALA Council, held in Nice, France. The IALA Council is the key decision-making body of the intergovernmental organisation responsible for marine aids to navigation.
The Indian delegation was led by T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and included Mukesh Mangal, Joint Secretary, and Karthick Chensudar, Director.

Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala Becomes First Person of Indian Origin to Lead American Medical Association

Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala, also known as Bobby Mukkamala, made history by becoming the first Indian-origin president of the American Medical Association (AMA) in its 178-year history.
Srinivas Mukkamala, MD, is an Indian-origin otolaryngologist and became the 180th president of the American Medical Association. He is based in Flint, Michigan, and has over 20 years of creative leadership experience in public health and organised medicine.
The AMA, founded in 1847, is the largest association of physicians and medical students in the United States.

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