About the West Coast Refinery Project
Context: India and Saudi Arabia recently agreed to speed up the implementation of the $50 billion West Coast refinery project. Relevance: GS II: International Relations About the West Coast Refinery Project (Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. – RRPCL): -Source: Indian Express
About The Global Stocktake Report
Context: Ahead of the just concluded G-20 summit, that saw several world leaders converge in New Delhi, the United Nations climate secretariat made public a ‘synthesis report’ on the results of three meetings held so far to discuss progress achieved by countries in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement of 2015. Relevance: GS II: […]
About The Global Biofuels Alliance
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India announced the launch of the Global Biofuels Alliance. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Global Biofuels Alliance: The Global Biofuels Alliance is an initiative led by India, with the goal of forming an alliance consisting of governments, international organizations, and industry stakeholders to promote the […]
India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council Meeting
Context: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and PM Modi co-chaired the first summit-level meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC). The Saudi Crown Prince is on a daylong State Visit to India post the G20 Summit. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership […]
Indian UNSC Permanent Membership
Context: The G20 meeting in New Delhi clearly demonstrated India’s increasing importance on the global stage. The fact that it was able to successfully craft a unified statement addressing significant matters, such as the conflict in Ukraine, underscored the extent of its global impact. Consequently, including India as a permanent member in an expanded UN […]
Japan Keen to Deepen Defence Ties With India
Context: Recently, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized that Japan views India as a crucial partner in the Indo-Pacific and is eager to foster stronger defense collaboration to enhance maritime security in the region Relevance: GS2- International Relations Dimensions of are article: India-Japan ties Economic Ties: A significant test of Japan’s reliability as a friend occurred in […]
Outcomes of the G20 Summit 2023
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Sunday by handing over a ceremonial gavel to Brazil, which will assume the presidency of the bloc. Relevance: GS Paper – 2- Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Dimensions of the article: About G20: The G20 Summit serves as an international […]
About The Eastern Economic Forum
Context: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, has departed for Russia to represent India at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), which is currently underway in Vladivostok, a Russian port city. Relevance: GS2- International Relations Dimensions of the article: About Eastern Economic Forum (EEF): EEF 2023: About Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC):
20th ASEAN-India Summit
Context: Prime Minister visited Jakarta, Indonesia at the invitation of Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia. During his visit, PM attended the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit being hosted by Indonesia as current Chair of ASEAN. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of PM Modi’s […]
What is the Black Sea Grain Initiative?
Context: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he was confident Russia would soon revive the Black Sea grain deal. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the Black Sea Grain Initiative? The Black Sea Grain Initiative is a response to supply chain disruptions caused by Russia’s actions in the Black Sea region, […]