SCO: A Success with Room for Improvement
Context- Relevance: GS Paper 2 – Bilateral relations, regional cooperation, and global governance Mains Question Analyse the importance of the 23rd SCO summit’s decisions, particularly Iran’s full membership and the SCO’s plan for economic growth. Describe how the SCO promotes regional stability and addresses geopolitical concerns. (150 Words) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: What is it? […]
India-UAE Trade Deal: Improving Trade and Remittance
Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen economic connections between the two countries. This occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE. These agreements have the potential to have a substantial impact on […]
Concerns About India-American Digital Trade
Context: The main objections raised by American tech companies and the problems with India’s digital trade regulations. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Bilateral relations, GS Paper 3: Digital economy Mains Question Discuss the consequences and objections raised by foreign IT companies over India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill during discussions on digital trade between India and […]
India-USA Build Stable Asian Balance of Power
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden recently reached agreements that outlined a broad vision for India-US cooperation. These accords represent a significant transformation in the bilateral relationship because they include a variety of topics, including multilateralism, climate change, and technology cooperation.This newly discovered alliance between India and the US sets the […]
Enhancing India-Egypt Relations at the Cairo Summit
Context: Relevance: GS Paper 2: Bilateral relations Mains Question How can India make the most of holding the G-20 presidency to deepen its relationship with Egypt? Discuss the potential advantages of Egypt taking part in the G-20 as a guest nation (250 words) Background information: Relations between Egypt and India date back to 2750 BCE, […]
India-US Defence Deal: Boosting Fighter Jet Engine Manufacturing
Context The Indian Prime Minister’s agenda is anticipated to be dominated by a large defence agreement during the current official State Visit to the US. The agreement centres on the partnership between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and American manufacturing giant General Electric (GE) Aerospace for the joint production of fighter jet engines in India. Relevance […]
U.S.-India Defence Ties: Boosting Cooperation
Context Significant strides in the U.S.-India defence partnership have been made possible by Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin’s recent trip to India. The visit’s main goals were to advance technological innovation and boost military cooperation. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Bilateral relations Mains Question Consider the consequences for India’s self-reliance objectives of the roadmap for defence […]
India-Nepal Relations: A Practical Approach
Context The recent trip to India by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda shows a dedication to tackling issues, looking into opportunities, and assessing many facets of bilateral cooperation. Relevance: GS Paper 2; Bilateral Relationship Mains Question Examine the contribution that economic integration has made to improving India and Nepal’s bilateral ties, paying particular attention […]
Pakistan’s Political Crisis’s Impact on India
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: India and its Neighbourhood- relations Mains Question Analyse any potential effects that Pakistan’s political crisis may have on India. Consider the potential and difficulties it poses for India in terms of bilateral relations and regional security. (250 Words) Reasons behind Imran Khan’s Arrest Current events in Pakistan: The army has been sent […]
North of the Andaman Islands, What’s Brewing?
Context Given the growing military activity in the Coco Islands and their proximity to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India decided to expand its capabilities. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests, India and its neighbourhood- relations. Mains Question In order to protect its security and strategic […]