India to chair the Kimberley Process from 1 January 2026
Next story · 25 DecConstitution published in Santhali for the first time
What happened
- The Kimberley Process Plenary chose India to chair the KP from 1 January 2026, after a stint as Vice Chair from 25 December 2025 [PIB].
- The KP aims to stop the trade in “conflict diamonds”, meaning rough diamonds used to finance rebel groups [PIB].
Background
- India, through Surat, is the world’s biggest diamond cutting and polishing hub.
Why it matters
- Chairing the KP lets India steer traceability rules that affect its own industry.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-12-25): the Kimberley Process Plenary chose India to chair the KP from 1 January 2026, after a stint as Vice Chair from 25 December 2025.
- Chairing the KP lets India steer traceability rules that affect its own industry.
Quotable data pointThe Kimberley Process Plenary chose India to chair the KP from 1 January 2026, after a stint as Vice Chair from 25 December 2025.
PIB: Commerce: India to chair Kimberley Process, 25 Dec 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Kimberley Process.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
KP deals with
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
India becomes chair on
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
India's diamond processing hub
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Commerce: India to chair Kimberley Process, 25 Dec 2025
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