FATF Evaluates India’s Efforts Against Financial Crimes
Context; Recently, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released a Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) on India, approved during their plenary session in Singapore. The report specifically assessed India’s efforts in combating money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and proliferation financing. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the MER Report on […]
International Seabed Authority Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Context: The International Seabed Authority (ISA), an agency under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: International Seabed Authority (ISA) India and the ISA -Source: The Hindu
UNODC Releases World Drug Report 2024
Context: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently released its World Drug Report 2024. This report highlights escalating concerns in the international drug landscape, drawing global attention to the issue. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What are the Highlights of the Report? Who are the Major Drug-Producing Regions […]
US Congress Passes Resolve Tibet Act
Context; Recently, the US Congress passed the Promoting a Resolution to Tibet-China Dispute Act, also known as the Resolve Tibet Act. This legislation aims to promote a peaceful resolution to the Tibet-China dispute. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the Resolve Tibet Act 2024? Key Differences from Previous Acts: How […]
First Coal Shipment from Russia to India via INSTC
Context: Recently, Russia has sent two trains carrying coal to India through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for the first time. The consignment will travel over 7,200 km from St. Petersburg, Russia to Mumbai port via Bandar Abbas port of Iran. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the International […]
India Africa Postal Leaders Meet
Context: Recently, with the aim of strengthening ties among the administrations of African countries and India in the postal sector, the ‘India Africa Postal Leaders Meet’ was organised in India. Relevance: GS II: International Relations India Africa Postal Leaders Meet
Indus Waters Treaty
Context: Recently, a five-member Pakistani delegation was flown to Jammu’s Kishtwar to inspect power projects set up on the rivers covered under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) of 1960. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India and its Neighborhood, International Treaties, Policies and Agreements affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Indus River […]
India-Russia Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement
Context: The India-Russia mutual logistics agreement, known as the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS), is nearing finalization. This agreement will enhance military cooperation between India and Russia, encompassing joint exercises, training, and disaster relief operations. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) Overview Significance Geopolitical Impact […]
Official Visit of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister to India
Context: Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was on a two-day official visit to India. During her visit, she held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Background Information News Overview Highlights from the Bilateral Meeting Shared Vision Economic and Trade Initiatives Technological and […]
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Visits India
Context: In the first official visit from the US since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was re-elected for a third term, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Delhi. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: News Summary What is the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET)? […]