Positive Signals Emerge From India-China talks
Background: Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations)
Over 78% of top paid H-1B applicants were from India
Context: Recent data from Bloomberg and USCIS reveals that Indian professionals dominate the high-paid H-1B visa segment, with smaller U.S. firms playing a key role. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) Indian Dominance: Company Sponsorship: H-1B Process: Data Summary:
Frigate INS Tushil Commissioned into Indian Navy in Kaliningrad
Background: India and Russia are enhancing cooperation in AI, cybersecurity, space exploration, and counter-terrorism, highlighted by the commissioning of INS Tushil in Kaliningrad. Relevance : GS 2( International Relations)
Israel Conducts Air Strikes On Syria
Background: Syria’s political landscape has undergone a major transformation with the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by militant groups led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. Relevance: GS 2( International Relations).
Trump Moots ‘Immediate’ Truce in Ukraine
Background: President-elect Donald Trump recently called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations)
Militants in Syria capture Damascus as Assad flees
Background: The militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) declared the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad after more than 13 years of civil war in Syria. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations)
Bhutan and India Discuss Gelephu and Hydropower Projects
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema in New Delhi to discuss bilateral cooperation across various sectors. Relevance: GS 2(International Relations)
Is Syria’s Assad Regime in Danger?
Background: Relevance :GS-2 (International Relations )
India Backs UN Resolution Calling for Israel’s Exit
Context: India voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution urging Israel’s withdrawal from Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, occupied since 1967. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) Resolution Goals: Significance:
India’s Strategic Focus on West Africa
Background: Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) Warm Welcome: Economic and Strategic Partnership: Defence Cooperation: Development Assistance: China’s Influence: Trade Dynamics: Global South Leadership: Future Prospects: