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India to Chair Kimberley Process From 1 January 2026

29 December 20251 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia to ChairKimberley ProcessFrom 1 January202629 December 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India was announced as the next head of the global scheme that keeps conflict diamonds out of trade.

Key facts

  • Chair from: 1 January 2026; predecessor is the UAE.
  • Aim: strengthen worldwide efforts to remove conflict diamonds from international trade.
  • Trade rule: rough diamonds move only among KP-certified participants.

Exam angle

  • Scheme: Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), established 2003.
  • Members: governments, diamond industry and civil society.
  • Conflict diamonds: diamonds used to finance armed conflict.

Test yourself

1. From which country will India take over the Kimberley Process chair in 2026?

The UAE is the outgoing Chair.

2. How many times will India have chaired the Kimberley Process after taking over in 2026?

The notes call it India's 3rd tenure as Chair.

3. In which year was the Kimberley Process established?

The scheme was set up in 2003.

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