SNIPPETS 20 MARCH 2026

Black Sea Grain Initiative: Launched in – July 2022+ Brokered by – UN and Turkey in during the Russia–Ukraine war+ To allow safe passage of Ukrainian grain and fertilizer exports through the Black Sea despite the conflict+ EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed discussions with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on adapting the Black Sea Grain Initiative model to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

UNIGME Report 2025: Released by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNIGME)+ Key Findings related to India Under-five mortality rate reduced to 26.6 in 2024 from 127 in 1990, registering a sharp 79 % decline, Neonatal mortality rate had fallen to 17 in 2024, Infant mortality fell to 23.3+ achieved due to Targeted, demand-driven initiatives such as Janani Suraksha Yojana and Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

IOS SAGAR: Enables naval personnel from friendly foreign countries to train and sail together onboard an Indian Naval ship increasing interoperability+ Participation: 16 Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) countries+ It is aligned with India’s vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)+ It also contributes to the broader MAHASAGAR framework (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions).