Impact of OPEC’s output pact proposal
Context: New discussions between OPEC+ countries which scheduled recently was reportedly called off as key players failed to make any progress in resolving key issues. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Groupings, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) The Story so far regarding OPEC […]
U.S. Child Soldier Recruiter List (CSRL)
Context: The United States of America has added Pakistan and 14 other countries to a Child Soldier Recruiter List that identifies foreign governments having government-supported armed groups that recruit or use child soldiers. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Treaties and Agreements, India’s Neighbors) Dimensions of the Article: Child Soldiers and International Regulations UN Convention […]
What lies ahead for Afghanistan after U.S. exit?
Context: On July 2, U.S. troops departed from the Bagram Air Base that coordinated the 20-year-long war in Afghanistan, effectively ending their military operations in the country. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s neighbours, Foreign Policies and Developments affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: Why did the U.S. invade Afghanistan? Why is the U.S. pulling […]
WB support to India’s informal working class
Context: World Bank said it has approved a USD 500 million (about Rs 3,717.28 crore) loan programme to support India’s informal working class to overcome the current pandemic distress. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Inclusive growth, Government Policies and Interventions), GS-II: International Relations (Important International Institutions) Dimensions of the Article: About India’s Informal Workforce Issues with […]
India to Maldives on attacks in media
Context: India has sought Maldivian government action on persons behind media reports and social media posts “attacking the dignity” of its resident diplomats, while seeking greater security for the officials. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About India’s message to Maldives on Media Attacks India–Maldives relations […]
India toughens stand on EU COVID passport
Context: India took issue with the European Union’s plans to institute a “green pass” from July 1, with government sources warning that India will introduce a “reciprocal policy” only allowing ease of travel for those European countries that recognise Indian vaccines Covishield and Covaxin. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important Foreign Policies and Agreements Affecting India’s […]
SC on promotion of PwDs
Context: The Supreme Court said that a disabled person can avail the benefit of reservation for promotion even if he or she was recruited in the regular category or developed the disability after gaining employment. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions, Social Empowerment, Issues Relating to Development), GS-II: Polity and Governance, […]
Méndez’s anti-torture vision and India
Context: Launched in June 2020, the ‘Principles on Effective Interviewing for Investigations and Information Gathering’, dubbed the ‘Méndez Principles’, were developed through a comprehensive, expert-driven consultative process. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions and Historical Underpinnings, Government Policies and Interventions), GS-II: International Relations (Important International Treaties and Agreements) Dimensions of the Article: About Méndez […]
Sri Lanka ‘banking on’ $1 bn India swap deal
Context: Sri Lanka is “banking on” a $1 billion currency swap from India to meet its debt repayment obligations in 2021 and tide over the current economic crisis, a senior official of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies and Developments affecting India’s Interests), GS-III: Indian Economy […]
China turns on second-biggest dam in world
Context: The first two generating units of the world’s second-biggest hydroelectric dam were officially turned on in southwestern China. Relevance: Prelims, GS-I: Geography, GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About China and its large hydropower dams Important Rivers of China About China and its large hydropower dams China is the world’s leader in hydropower […]