The Second US-Africa Summit
Context The second US-Africa summit was recently held in Washington. From Africa, leaders from 49 countries and the African Union (AU) chair attended. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Bilateral, Regional, and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Mains Question “In order to advance the African agenda, India, as the global south’s voice, must understand […]
Vijay Diwas: A Recap of the 1971 Indo-Pak War
Context: Vijay Diwas or Victory Day is commemorated on December 16, marking the end of the 1971 Indo-Pak War and the liberation of Bangladesh. India declared victory on this day 51 years ago after Pakistan signed the Instrument of Surrender. Relevance: GS II: India and its Neighbourhood Dimensions of the Article: Vijay Diwas: What led […]
New South Asian Regional Order
Context Relevance GS Paper 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Mains Question In India’s neighbourhood foreign policy domain, BIMSTEC can serve as a suitable replacement for SAARC. Analyze critically. (250 Words) SAARC Overview Reasons for the region’s poor integration SAARC’s Importance for India BIMSTEC Information The BIMSTEC […]
The Free Trade Agreement With Britain
Context The article examines the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to be completed by March 2023 despite the deal’s limited benefits for India. Relevance GS Paper 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Mains Question Protectionism may be beneficial in the short term, but it […]
About Financial consumer protection (FCP)
Context Relevance GS Paper 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings involving India and affecting India’s interests etc Mains Question The long sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalized nations has disappeared on account of its newfound role in the emerging global order.’ Elaborate. (UPSC 2019) About Financial consumer protection (FCP) Concerning […]
Russia – Ukraine War Persuasions and Negotiations
Context The article explains the risks of going beyond persuasion and exercising caution for India while attempting to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table to broker peace. Relevance GS Paper – 2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Mains Question India, like any other country, […]
India China Relations
Context: The External Affairs Minister, in a farewell meeting with Chinese envoy Sun Weidong, emphasised mutual “respect, sensitivity and interest”. Relevance: GS Paper 2: India and its Neighbourhood (relations) Dimensions of the Article: Key Points Indo-China Border Major irritants of India china relations: Cooperation between India and China: India emphasisied that the development of India-China […]
Importance of IOR for India and Its Neighborhood
Context Speaking at the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Plus Defence Ministers’ Conclave, Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh stated that India is prepared to provide missiles and weapon systems to friendly countries in the region. He stated that India seeks the IOR countries’ cooperation in combating terrorism, narcotics, and unregulated fishing in the Indian Ocean. Relevance […]
A Strategy For India’s Reformed Multilateralism
Context Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s recent visit to the United States has laid the groundwork for India to engage in a wide range of bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. The visit is unique in that it aims to achieve a wide range of goals, including the Indian delegation’s participation in the High-Level Week at […]
What is Plant Treaty?
Context: The ninth session of the governing body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) has recently begun in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India Dimensions of the Article: What is the Plant Treaty? Aims Key provisions What is the Plant Treaty? […]