DR Congo Conflict Advances
Conflict Escalation: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Humanitarian Impact: Strategic Importance of Kavumu: Regional Tensions and Chaos: UN and International Concern: Diplomatic Efforts: Possible Scenarios:
Nine submarines, 65 ships taking part in TROPEX exercise
Context: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Strategic Objective: Key Participants: Training Focus: Operational Scenarios: Geopolitical Implications: Importance for National Security: Conclusion:
U.S. Doubles Down On Deportations Amid Outrage
Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Implications
100 Indians deported from U.S. for illegal entry
Overview of the Deportation Incident: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ,Governance) Unprecedented Use of Military Aircraft Handling of Deportees in India Immigration Concerns & Broader Implications Future Outlook
How beggar-thy-neighbour policies can make global trade come to a standstill
Beggar-thy-neighbour policies refer to protectionist measures taken by governments to boost their domestic economies at the expense of other nations. These policies can significantly disrupt global trade, leading to a standstill in economic exchanges across countries. Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) The Concept of Beggar-Thy-Neighbour Policies Historical Origins and Adam Smith’s Critique Supporters of Beggar-Thy-Neighbour Policies Critics’ Perspective […]
U.S. deports Indians as Trump tightens immigration rules
Deportation of Illegal Indian Immigrants: The U.S. has initiated the deportation of approximately 200 Indian nationals who were residing in the country illegally, just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anticipated visit to Washington. This move follows increasing scrutiny and action against illegal immigrants under the Trump administration. Relevance : GS 2(International Relations)
China’s DeepSeek jolts tech world with a lean
DeepSeek, a Chinese start-up founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, has caused a stir in the global AI industry with its new models, particularly DeepSeek-R1 and DeepSeek-v3. The company claims that its AI technology rivals those of leading U.S. tech giants, including OpenAI and Nvidia, but at a fraction of the cost. DeepSeek’s emergence challenges the narrative that Chinese AI models are inferior to American counterparts, highlighting the […]
Navigating growth challenges in Sri Lanka
Economic Outlook: Cautious Optimism Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) Internal Challenges Tourism Potential Fiscal Sustainability External Factors External Debt and Repayment Risks Path Forward Key Takeaways
India China to resume direct flights issue visas
Resumption of Key Bilateral Activities Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) Hydrological Data Sharing and Trans-Border Rivers Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Economic and Trade Discussions Progress on Bilateral Dialogue Reactivation of Dialogue Mechanisms Economic Concerns SCO Summit and Future Bilateral Engagements Unclear on Informal Summit
An enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific
Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Importance of the Indo-Pacific Strategic Recalibration: Structural Changes in U.S. Defense Policy: Revival of the Quad: Continuity under Joe Biden: Prospects in Trump 2.0 Hard Power Dynamics: Quad’s Role: Regional Focus: