Singapore Declaration of ILO
Context: The 17th Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) set ten-point priorities of national action under the Singapore Declaration. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Singapore Declaration Key points: International Labour Organization (ILO) ILO’s Tripartite Structure: The Functions of the ILO Objectives of the ILO -Source: The Hindu
India’s Central Asia Outreach
Context: National Security Advisor (NSA) hosted a meeting of his counterparts from five Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan — in New Delhi on December 6. All countries except Turkmenistan sent their NSAs. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights about the Meetings of NSAs About Central […]
China Indian Ocean Region Forum
Context: Recently, China’s top development aid agency convened the first “China-Indian Ocean Region Forum” in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About China Indian Ocean Region forum: Which countries have backed the forum? India’s stand What are China’s plans for the IOR? -Source: The Hindu
Baguette – UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Context: Recently, Baguette — the staple French bread — was inscribed into the UN’s list of intangible cultural heritage (ICH). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is a baguette? About UNESCO Tangible and Intangible Heritage Definition of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Criteria for the selection There are three criteria for an […]
India and UNSC
Context: On 1st December, India assumed the monthly rotating presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the second time in its two-year tenure as an elected member of the Council in 2021-22. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology, GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: United Nations Security Council Membership Functions and Powers of UNSC […]
India – Egypt Relations
Context Relevance GS Paper 2- International relations, Bilateral relations Mains Question India must reconsider its strategic convergence with the United States, as the United States’ foreign policy in the Middle East affects India’s interests. Comment. (250 words) Egypt – India Background of Bilateral Relationship: Bilateral trade • Economic Relations India’s wheat export Courses in Defense […]
Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, the fourth edition of Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue concluded in Delhi. Theme: Operationalising the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative About Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) Objectives: About Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
Russia’s Nuclear Icebreakers
Context: Recently, Russian President virtually presided over the launch and flag raising ceremony of two nuclear-powered icebreakers at St. Petersburg and said such icebreakers were of “strategic importance”. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Why are the Russian icebreakers significant? Why are countries racing towards the Arctic? India’s stand with respect to […]
India-Australia Trade Agreement
Context: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles said that duties on 100 percent tariff lines would be eliminated by Australia under the landmark India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA). Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: India-Australia ECTA Main features: What are the […]
What is the East Asia Summit?
Context: Vice President addressed the East Asia Summit on the last day of his visit to Cambodia, as the three-day Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit concluded. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the East Asia Summit? What are the EAS’s links with India? -Source: Indian Express