Why India Must Engage Taliban
Context It is good that India has extended humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan at this time through international agencies and not let its unhappiness with the Taliban’s policies come in the way. Relevance GS-II: India and its Neighborhood- Relations Dimensions of the Article India’s recent engagement with Afghanistan Why Afghanistan matters to India’s Security So, what […]
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Context: Recently, India hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) over its statement condemning the derogatory comments made by two BJP leaders on Prophet Muhammed and Islam, even as more nations, including India’s crucial Gulf partner, the UAE, security partners Oman and Jordan, Pakistan and the Maldives, came out strongly against the remarks. […]
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties
Context: The CBI is in the process of sending requests to several countries seeking information under the MLATs about those involved in the online sexual abuse of minors and circulation of child pornographic material on social media platforms. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About MLATs Benefits of Treaty Enforcement of MLAT […]
Industry Transition Dialogue
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? Recently, India and Sweden hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, as a part of their joint initiative i.e. Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT). About LeadIT: The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) gathers countries and companies that are committed to action to achieve the Paris Agreement. It was launched by the governments of […]
European Union Ban Russian Oil
Context: As part of the sixth package of sanctions since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union member states reached an agreement to ban 90% of Russian crude oil imports by the end of the year. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Original proposal of the oil embargo Rationale behind such a […]
Pacific Nations Reject China Security Pact
Context: China has suffered a big diplomatic humiliation in the pacific. 10 island nations in the region rejected China’s proposed security pact. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Features of the Pact Why did Pacific Nations reject? Features of the Pact China has proposed to significantly up its activity in the South […]
The Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh Enclave
Context: Recently, Armenia’s Prime Minister and Azerbaijan’s President announced that their respective countries would be setting up border security and delimitation commissions, signalling a step towards resolution of a decades-long conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh Enclave. Relevance: Prelims, GS-II: International Relations (Important Foreign Policies and Developments), GS-I Geography (Maps), GS-I: History (World History) Dimensions of the […]
U.S.-Taiwan Relations
Context: Recently, The President of the United States made a controversial statement, during a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister. He gave an affirmative reply to a question on whether the U.S. will come to the aid of Taiwan militarily in case of an invasion by China. Relevance: GS II- International Relations (Bilateral, Regional […]
China is Building a Second, Bigger Bridge on the Pangong Tso lake
Context: The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that China is building a second bridge on the Pangong Tso lake, not far from the site of one of the most intense friction points in the border standoff that began in May 2020. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Where are these bridges […]
Xinjiang Leak Puts Uighurs in Spotlight
Context: A leak of thousands of photos and official documents from China’s Xinjiang has shed new light on the atrocious methods used to enforce mass internment in the region. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: What is the leak about? Who are Uyghurs? About China’s Treatment […]