Key Highlight of Women 20 (W20) Summit
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, as a part of India’s G20 Presidency, the Women 20 (W20) Summit with the theme ‘Women-Led Development- Transform, Thrive and Transcend’ held in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Key Highlights of the W20 Summit: About W20: Priorities: Composition: W20 India Presidency:
Refugee Potential: Sharing Humanity
Context On June 20, World Refugee Day, we honour the amazing bravery and tenacity of the 103 million people who have been forcibly displaced due to conflicts around the world. There are innumerable human stories of loss and dashed hopes hidden under the startling statistics. Relevance: GS Paper 2 : International Relations – Refugees Mains […]
Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies
Context: Recently, India and the United States have taken a significant step towards strengthening their strategic partnership and driving technology and defense cooperation. Under the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), the two nations have unveiled a roadmap for enhanced collaboration in high-technology areas. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About […]
Indo-US Ties: Economics & Strategy
Context: Prime Minister of India heads to the United States for an official state visit on the invitation of President Joe Biden. This visit highlights the bipartisan consensus in Washington to strengthen the bilateral relationship. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Economic Engagement: Importance of Visit: Strategic Underpinnings: Challenges -Source: Indian Express
About GoI-UNSDC Framework
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India signed the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027. GoI-UNSDC Framework Strategic Pillars: The framework is built on four strategic pillars that are derived from the 2030 Agenda: Outcome Areas: Within these strategic pillars, […]
Gender Social Norms Index
Context: Recently, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released the Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) Key Findings of GSNI 2023: -Source: Down To Earth
SIPRI Findings on Nuclear Arsenals
Context: Recently, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2023 revealed that China could potentially have as many Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) as U.S. or Russia by the end of the decade. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: SIPRI Findings on Nuclear Arsenals Global Nuclear Arsenals: Dominance of Russia and U.S.: Arms Control Concerns: […]
About Hiroshima AI Process
Context: Recently, in the annual Group of Seven (G7) Summit the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communiqué initiated the Hiroshima AI Process (HAP). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Hiroshima AI Process The Hiroshima AI Process (HAP) is an initiative designed to foster international discussions and collaboration on the governance and interoperability of […]
About SAI20 Summit
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? The SAI20 Summit under India’s G20 Presidency began in Goa, led by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. Key Points: SAI20 Priority Areas: Cooperation and Capacity Building: Establishment of a Center of Excellence: Compendiums on Blue Economy and Responsible AI: Challenges and Role of SAIs: […]
About New Development Bank
Context: Honduras President recently requested the country’s admission to the BRICS-led New Development Bank (NDB). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About New development bank: Governance Structure of NDB: Board of Governors: Voting Power: Share Retention: Management: Objectives: Source: The Print