CAATSA: Sanction on Transactions With Russia
Context: CAATSA is a tough U.S. law that authorises the administration to impose sanctions on countries that purchase major defence hardware from Russia Relevance GS Paper 2: International Relations- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India Mains Question: Discuss the features and significance of CAATSA. Why in the news An Indian-American Congressman has […]
The Shadow War Between Israel and Iran
Context Israel’s goal now is to put an end to Iran’s potential to produce nuclear weapons, despite the fact that in the past it was willing to sell Iran nuclear missiles. Relevance GS Paper 2: International Relations Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting the Indian interests Effect of policies and […]
The 8th Meeting of BRICS
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The 8th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers was held in virtual mode yesterday under the presidency of China. What is BRICS? BRICS is the international grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. This was set up as a move towards greater multipolarity; hence the spread […]
The Global Carbon Management: India’s Steps With EU
Context Recent progress in the India-EU alliance opens up prospects of a customized partnership and mutual growth between the two as the EU is progressing fairly in Carbon management. Relevance: GS Paper 2: International Relations India and its neighborhood – International relations Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting the […]
China’s Status on Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia
Context: At the recently concluded summit of G-7 leaders in Germany, U.S. President Joe Biden and his allies unveiled their $600 billion plan called the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Intelligence which is being seen as a counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), valued at a trillion U.S. dollars by some experts. Relevance: […]
New Indian Envoys For Key Countries
Context: India’s Ambassador to Bhutan Ruchira Khamboj is taking over as the Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami is likely to be the next High Commissioner to the U.K. Relevance: GS-I: Important Personalities, Role of Women GS-II: Important International Institutions Dimensions of the Article: What are Permanent […]
Russia Withdrawal from Snake Island
Context: Ukrainian forces have taken control of Snake Island in the Black Sea, which was occupied by Russia very early in the war. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Snake Island About the Black Sea Russia and the Black Sea Black Sea in the Ukraine war About Snake Island Zmiinyi Island, […]
Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment
Context: Recently, U.S. President along with his G7 allies unveiled the ambitious Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), announcing the collective mobilisation of $600 billion by 2027 to deliver “game-changing” and “transparent” infrastructure projects to developing and middle-income countries. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the PGII? What kind […]
China’s Interventions in the Horn of Africa
Context: China has been investing across the African continent throughout the last decade. While the emphasis has been on investments and raw materials, it took a new turn recently, with the first “China-Horn of Africa Peace, Governance and Development Conference.” Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Horn of Africa Recent projects […]
14th BRICS Summit
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? Prime Minister led India’s participation at the 14thBRICS Summit, convened under the Chairship of President Xi Jinping of China, in a virtual format. Highlights of the Summit: The leaders held discussions including in fields of Counter-Terrorism, Trade, Health, Traditional Medicine, Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation, Agriculture, Technical […]