India supports Palestine peace process
Context: Afghanistan situation dominates UN Security Council proceedings as India’s presidency draws to a close In August 2021. Indian Foreign Secretary told that India will support “all efforts” to restart the peace process between Israel and Palestine. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Important political developments in the International Stage, Important International […]
U.S. Navy ships in Taiwan Strait pose threat: China
Context: China’s Defence Ministry protested the passage of a U.S. Navy warship and Coast Guard cutter through the waters between China and Taiwan, a self-governing island claimed by China. In a move that could have ramifications for the free passage of both military and commercial vessels in the South China Sea, Chinese authorities said that […]
China for a larger role in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
Context: Following the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, China has emerged as one of the first nations to develop diplomatic channels with the Taliban. China has over the past two decades of US-led governance of Afghanistan, maintained a low profile, quietly observing as the longest war in history raged on taking its toll in […]
Maldives signs largest-ever infrastructure project with AFCONS
Context: The contract for the largest-ever infrastructure project – The Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) – in the Maldives was signed recently involving AFCONS Infrastructure Ltd. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbours, India’s Foreign Policies), Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About the Greater Malé Connectivity Project India–Maldives relations About the Greater Malé Connectivity Project The […]
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with ‘hostile’ Morocco
Context: Algeria’s Foreign Minister said that his country has severed diplomatic relations with Morocco due to “hostile actions”, following months of resurgent tensions between the North African rivals. Relevance: Prelims, GS-I: Geography (Maps), GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Algeria About Morocco About Algeria Algeria is a country in the Maghreb region of […]
UN on delisting of the Taliban’s top leadership from sanctions
Context: Officials have said that there are no requests from the UN Security Council Permanent members for the delisting of the Taliban’s top leadership from sanctions thus far. They also refuted reports that the next meeting of the Taliban Sanctions Committee also known as the resolution 1988 committee, due in September 2021, would lift restrictions […]
Taliban take over Afghanistan
The US and NATO forces have decided to leave Afghanistan. The US has set a deadline of 11th September 2021- two decades to the day since the felling of the World Trade Centre. Taliban swept across Afghanistan in just 10 days, taking their first provincial capital on 6 August. As of 16th August 2021, every […]
Taliban has won: Ex-President of Afghanistan Ghani
Context: Ex-Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said after fleeing the country that the Taliban had won, as the militants entered Kabul – nearly 20 years after they were ousted from power by a US-led invasion. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Important Developments in International Politics affecting India’s Interests, Foreign Policies and Agreements affecting India’s Interests) […]
India organizes the IBSA Tourism minister’s meet
Context: India organised the IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) Tourism Ministers’ virtual meet. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Groupings, Foreign policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) About the IBSA Tourism Ministers Meet Extras: IBSA Fund About IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) The IBSA […]
India’s leadership in UNSC Meet on Maritime Security
Context: The Indian Prime Minister chaired a debate on maritime security titled, ‘Enhancing Maritime Security — A Case for International Cooperation’, as a part of India’s United Nations Security Council (UNSC) presidency. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Institutions and Groupings, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Mains Questions: To what extent has India’s leadership in […]