Current Affairs - International

Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first female Chief Justice, has been sworn in as the country’s first woman Prime Minister, serving as an interim leader after Gen-Z-led protests toppled the previous government. Known for her integrity and fearless stance against corruption, she emerged as the consensus choice among youth representatives, the Nepali Army, and the President. Her judicial career includes landmark contributions, and she previously faced political resistance due to her zero-tolerance approach to corruption. At 73, her appointment represents both a generational and ideological shift in Nepalese politics, symbolizing a push toward transparency, accountability, and democratic renewal in the nation.

IIM Ahmedabad launched its first global campus in Dubai on 11 September 2025, marking a historic step in the internationalization of Indian higher education. The inauguration, held at Dubai International Academic City, was attended by leaders from both India and the UAE, including Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Dubai campus begins operations with a one-year global MBA program for professionals, aligning with Dubai’s vision of becoming an education and innovation hub. This milestone strengthens India-UAE educational cooperation and reflects IIMA’s vision of being “Indian in spirit, global in outlook.”

Jonas Gahr Stoere, leader of Norway’s Labour Party, secured a second consecutive term as Prime Minister following the parliamentary elections held on September 8, 2025. His party won 87 out of 169 seats, narrowly surpassing the majority threshold. Despite the victory, Stoere faces challenges in governing due to a fragmented parliament and the surge of the right-wing Progress Party, which won a record 48 seats. His new term will involve navigating sensitive issues such as climate policy, oil and gas investments, taxation reforms, and foreign policy decisions tied to Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, requiring coalition consensus.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was inaugurated by Ethiopia and is considered Africa's largest hydroelectric project. Located on the Blue Nile River, around 30 km upstream from Sudan, the dam plays a central role in Ethiopia's vision of self-reliance, economic development, and regional influence. The Blue Nile contributes about 85% of the Nile's waters, making the project geopolitically significant for neighboring countries as well. Ethiopia regards the GERD not only as a means of generating power and promoting regional energy trade but also as a symbol of national pride and independence.

The world’s first Digital Tribal University, Adi Sanskriti, was launched in India by Durgadas Uikey, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This initiative represents a pioneering step in promoting tribal education, art, culture, and traditional knowledge through digital platforms. Adi Sanskriti is designed as a comprehensive e-learning and digital academy, offering resources to both national and international audiences. Along with education, it also serves as an online marketplace for tribal crafts and heritage, helping to preserve and promote indigenous traditions while empowering tribal communities in the modern digital economy.