East Asia Summit
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, India participated in the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting held in Hanoi, Vietnam. About: East Asia Summit It was established in 2005. It is a forum of 18 regional leaders for strategic dialogue and cooperation on the key political, security, and economic challenges facing the Indo-Pacific […]
China’s Wolf Warrior Diplomacy
Context: As China’s position has undergone a change in world affairs over the years, Xi has advocated for a more intensive approach towards handling issues both domestically and internationally. The “wolf warrior” style of Chinese diplomacy particularly attracted attention. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Wolf warrior diplomacy Need for wolf warrior […]
Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for External Affairs addressed the 6th Summit of Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Astana, Kazakhstan. India is one of the founding members of Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA). Relevance: GS-II: International Relations, Prelims Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Experts discussed how the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF), which provide a basis for developing, integrating, strengthening, and maximizing geospatial information management in all countries, could help supporting sustainable development and the well-being of society as well as overcoming challenges of the global village like flood, earthquake, […]
United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress
Context: PM has inaugurated the second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) in Hyderabad. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is UNWGIC? Objectives of UNWGIC Advantages of geospatial technology What is UNWGIC? In 2018, Deqing, Zhejiang Province, China hosted the inaugural World Geospatial Information Congress of the United Nations. The […]
International Monetary Fund
Context: IMF cuts India’s growth forecast to 6.8% this year. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key points: About International Monetary Fund (IMF) Functions of the IMF Key points: According to the International Monetary Fund. The world, including India, will experience an overall slowdown in the next year owing to Impact of […]
India and UK Free Trade Agreement
Context: The India-U.K. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) may not be ready in time for its October-end deadline indicated both New Delhi and London, as India reacted sharply to British Home Secretary’s statement linking the FTA with migration issues and the U.K. government said “quality”, not “speed” would determine the FTA’s launch. Relevance: GS II- International […]
About International Solar Alliance
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy today unvieled the curtain raiser to the Fifth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance along with side events to be held in New Delhi from 17th – 20th October, 2022. India holds the office of the President of […]
What is OPEC+?
Context: The grouping of the world’s largest oil-producing countries, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, together known as OPEC+, decided to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day. This is the largest cut since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Brent crude, the international benchmark, was up 28 cents or […]
ICAO Joins International Solar Alliance
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) during the 42nd session of ICAO Assembly in Montreal, Canada. Cochin International Airport in India became the world’s first fully Solar powered airport in the world in 2015. ICAO Memorandum of Understanding with ISA: The MoU […]