International Labour Day 2023
Context: International Labour Day, popularly known as International Workers’ Day or May Day is observed on May 01 every year. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: International Labour Day Significance: History: India’s association with Labour Day -Source: Indian Express
ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME)
Context: In a step further in the expanding India-ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) military cooperation, the maiden ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) is set to begin, with war games in South China Sea. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) Description of INS Delhi and INS Satpura: […]
About The North Sea summit
Context: Recently, nine European countries during the second North Sea summit have signed a declaration aimed at transforming the North Sea into a green power plant Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About North Sea Summit The North Sea Summit is an international conference focused on promoting the development of offshore wind […]
About European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? India and the four-nation bloc EFTA recently discussed ways to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement with a view to strengthening economic ties between the two regions. European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Establishment and Objectives: Membership and Free Trade Agreements: Customs Union and Governance Structure: European […]
About The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Context: Recently, Azerbaijan said that it had established a checkpoint at the start of the Lachin corridor, the only land route linking Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh, a step that was followed by claims of border shootings by both Azeri and Armenian forces. Relevance: Prelims, GS-II: International Relations (Important Foreign Policies and Developments), GS-I Geography (Maps), GS-I: […]
Current Crisis in Sudan
Context: India has started ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate its nationals owing to the Current Crisis in Sudan. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Operation Kaveri: Reason for Evacuation: Current Crisis in Sudan Background: Recent Developments: About RSF Impact of the Current Crisis in Sudan -Source: The Hindu
Northeastern India to Get a New Triad
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; North-eastern India Mains Question “North-eastern India is now moving towards economic development after overcoming numerous security and political obstacles.” Review the assertion. (250 Words). Highlights Vision and Opportunities: Future obstacles: Conclusion: It is important to responsibly exploit the Northeastern […]
Worldwide Military Expenditure Hits All-Time High In 2022: SIPRI
Context: Key takeaway from the latest data published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a leading global security think tank. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About SIPRI Key points Factors driving military spending: Impact of spending: Conclusion: -Source: Indian Express
C+C5 Trade Ministers Meeting
Context: Recently, China has conducted a meeting of trade ministers of the grouping known as C+C5 — China and the five Central Asian republics, namely Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Understanding the China-Central Asia Engagement India’s Stake in Central Asia Cultural Ties: Security: Extended Neighborhood […]
International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD)
Context: IFAD President recently said that IFAD will set up a new framework to facilitate cooperation between small agricultural producers in developing nations and businesses in Japan and elsewhere Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Details: The Enhanced Linkages between Private Sector and Small-Scale Producers (ELPS) initiative will be set up with an aim […]