G-20 Nations Meet
Context: Recently, leaders of the G-20 nations will gather at Bali’s Nusa Dua resort for the 17th summit of the world’s most advanced economies. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Agenda for the 2022 summit The motto for this G-20 is Recover Together, Recover Stronger The Bali summit will have three key priorities. […]
Indo-Pacific Peace and Stability
Context The 19th ASEAN-India Summit recently took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar represented India. Relevance GS Paper – 2: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, India and its Neighbourhood. Mains Question Instead of joining the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, India should prefer bilateral economic forums […]
Russia’s Withdrawal From Kherson
Context: Ukraine’s defence and intelligence unit has reported on the withdrawal of Russian troops from Kherson but predicts it to be a delusion for a retreat. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Where is Kherson and why is it important? How did Kherson come under Russia’s control? Why has Moscow announced its […]
2nd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meet
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? India hosted the Second Agriculture Ministerial-level meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Highlights About BIMSTEC The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) […]
G20 Logo Unveiled
Context: Prime Minister unveiled the logo, theme and website of India’s G20 presidency. The logo bears a lotus and the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One Earth, One Family, One Future’. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Significance of the G20 logo About G20 Structure and functioning of G20 -Source: Indian Express
Putin’s Nuclear Bluff and Lessons
Context India’s foreign minister, S Jaishankar, recently paid a bilateral visit to Moscow, which coincided with a heightened global perception of Russia’s nuclear threat. The article discusses possible lessons for India from its hostile neighbour Pakistan in the midst of Putin’s nuclear bluff in the ongoing Ukraine war. Relevance GS Paper 2: Multipolar World, Bilateral, […]
Black Sea Grain Initiative
Context: In a move that allayed concerns about yet another disruption to global food supply chains, Russia last week re-joined the Black Sea Grain deal. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the Black Sea Grain Initiative? Why is it important? About the Black Sea -Source: The Hindu
Indian Ocean Rim Association
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, A Seminar on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, under the aegis of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), was conducted by the Indian Navy at Goa. About Indian Ocean Rim Association: Priority areas Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) has identified eight priority areas, namely: Members Objectives […]
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Context: Connectivity projects must respect sovereignty issues, External Affairs Minister said in a reference to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), at a virtual meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Relevance: GS II- International relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the SCO? Member states Main goals Focus areas: Organizational structure of SCO The […]
Turkey’s Disinformation Law
Context: Recently, Turkey’s parliament adopted the much-critiqued ‘disinformation law’ that accords jail terms of up to three years to social media users and journalists for spreading ‘disinformation’. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Disinformation law What are the concerns? About Disinformation law: Cumulatively known as ‘the disinformation law’, it comprises about […]