Closer Look On India and Egypt Improved Relations
Context With 12% of world trade passing through the Suez Canal, Egypt is a large West Asian nation with a vital geostrategic location. It has bilateral trade agreements with important countries in West Asia and Africa and acts as India’s gateway to Europe and Africa. Relevance GS Paper 2 – International Relations Mains Question Examine […]
India and Egypt Improve Relations: A Closer Look
Context With 12% of world trade passing through the Suez Canal, Egypt is a large West Asian nation with a vital geostrategic location. It has bilateral trade agreements with important countries in West Asia and Africa and acts as India’s gateway to Europe and Africa. Relevance GS Paper 2 – International Relations Mains Question Examine […]
Children and Armed Conflict Report
Context: Recently, the annual report of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Children and Armed Conflict was published. The report has dropped India’s name from the list in view of measures taken by the Government, specifically in Jammu and Kashmir, to better protect children. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Children and Armed […]
Concerns About India US Digital Trade
Context: During Prime Minister U.S. state visit, cooperation on technology emerged as a prominent talking point and yielded some of the most substantive outcomes. However, digital trade is also the area where some of the biggest U.S. tech companies have recently flagged multiple policy hurdles, including “India’s patently protectionist posture”. Relevance: GS II: International Relations […]
About The World Competitiveness Index
Context: Recently, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) published the World Competitiveness Index. Relevance: GS II: Inernational Relations Dimensions of the Article: About World Competitiveness Index Key Points from the Index: -Source: The Economic Times
About The Mineral Security Partnership
Context: India was recently inducted into the Mineral Security Partnership (MSP). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Mineral Security Partnership: What are Critical Minerals? Major Critical Minerals: Top Producers of Critical Minerals: Rare Earth Elements (REE): -Source: Indian express
Global Liveability Index 2023
Context: Recently, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) unveiled its highly anticipated Global Liveability Index 2023. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Global Liveability Index 2023: Key Highlights: -Source: Indian express
Global Increase in Forced Displacement in 2022: UNHCR Report
Context: In 2022, there was a significant surge in forced displacement, driven by social and climate crises, according to a report by the UNHCR. The number of individuals forcibly uprooted from their homes increased by 21% compared to the previous year, totaling 108.4 million people. This included a significant number of children who were also […]
Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission
Focus: International Relations Why in News? The Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission unanimously elected India as chair of the Standing Committee on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for the biennium 2023-24 during the 32nd Session held in Bangkok. Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission: Overview and Objectives Background: Membership: Organizational Structure: Meetings: Objectives:
United Nations High Seas Treaty
Context: The world’s first international treaty to protect the high seas was recently adopted by the United Nations. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About UN High Seas Treaty: What are High Seas? High seas refer to the areas of the oceans that are beyond the national jurisdiction of any country. Here […]