Quad: Its Origins, Goals and Future Plans
Context: The leaders of four countries — India, the U.S., Australia, and Japan — are meeting for the second in-person summit of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad in Tokyo. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About QUAD What were the objectives of the grouping? Quad Initiatives What are the future plans […]
7th BRICS Culture Ministers Meeting
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs participated in the 7th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting hosted by the People’s Republic of China through video conference with participation from all BRICS Member Nations. Highlights of the Meeting: India with its diverse cultural expression ensures to provide a platform […]
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)
Context: India has signalled its readiness to be part of a new economic initiative led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) by the US for the region. Relevance: GS II- International Relations (Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India) Dimensions of the Article: About IPEF Other details of IPEF Reasons for creation of […]
World Health Assembly
Focus: GS-II International Relations, Prelims Why in News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare addressed 75th session of World Health Assembly WHO HQ, Geneva. World Health Organization (WHO) The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Its main […]
Investment Incentive Agreement
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The Government of India and the Government of the United States of America has signed an Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) at Tokyo, Japan. About Investment Incentive Agreement The IIA was signed by Foreign Secretary, Government of India, and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This IIA […]
India-Nepal Ties
Context: Recently, the Indian Prime Minister has visited Lumbini, Nepal, the birthplace of Buddha, where he laid a foundation stone along with Nepalese Prime Minister for a Buddhist Vihara, being built with Indian assistance. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the Visit India-Nepal Ties Connectivity and Development Partnership between India […]
For a Better South Asian Neighborhood
Context Recent developments — in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan — underline the geographic imperative that binds India to its neighbours in the Subcontinent. Relevance GS-II: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Dimensions of the Article Need for intensive regional cooperation for managing the new dangers Hope for transcending internal divide between India and Sri Lanka […]
What is BRICS?
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? Recently, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, participated in the BRICS High Level Meeting held virtually. Highlights: The minister highlighted the relevance of the forum to jointly address climate change, to explore approaches to accelerate low-carbon and resilient transition, and to achieve sustainable recovery and […]
From Neutral to NATO: Why Finland Joining the Alliance Matters
Context: While countries were thinking about the security dynamics of Europe, Finland’s Prime Minister had insisted that her country was unlikely to join NATO even as Russian troops amassed on the Ukrainian border in February. Three months and one invasion later, Finland is hurtling to join the alliance — a monumental shift for a nation […]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Context: US President Joe Biden will host leaders and top officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Washington DC. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ASEAN’s Objectives About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is […]