U.S., Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan: Quad
Context: The US, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed in principle to establish a new quadrilateral diplomatic platform focused on enhancing regional connectivity, Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Groupings, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About the new US, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan Quad Significance of the new quad grouping How […]
Attacks on Indians in South Africa Violence
Context: Protests in South Africa began after the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma and amid escalating civil unrest in the country the Indian government raised concerns about attacks on people of Indian origin in South Africa. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Politics and Political Developments affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About recent […]
Showing the way out: On K.P. Oli’s ouster in Nepal
Context: Nepal has a new Prime Minister after the Supreme Court overrules Mr. Oli again. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies and Developments affecting India’s Interests) Mains Question: Nepal-India relations are deep, wide-ranging, and unique, but also fraught with complexities. Much of the complexity stems from the fact that the political leadership handles […]
India: Future of Afghanistan cannot be its past
Context: Amidst rapid advances made by the militant group Taliban on towns and border check-posts in various parts of Afghanistan – Indian External Affairs Minister said that the world won’t legitimise a Taliban regime that comes to power in Kabul by force. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of […]
India’s trade with China soared 62% in H1
Context: India’s trade with China in the first half of 2021 rose by a record 62.7%. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (International trade), GS-II: International Relations (India and its Neighbors) Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the latest data on India-China trade Understanding what we import and what we export to China India’s Dependence on Chinese […]
Shaping a trilateral as Rome looks to the Indo-Pacific
Context: Recently, Italy has begun to signal its intention to enter the Indo-Pacific geography by seeking to join India and Japan in a trilateral partnership. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbours, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Mains Questions: In the pushback against China a strategic cooperation between India, Italy and Japan can ensure a free […]
India-Nepal Rail Services Agreement (RSA)
Context: Rail Transportation between India & Nepal got a major boost as authorization to all cargo train operators to utilize the Indian railway network to carry all containers bound for Nepal came into force with the signing of a Letter of Exchange (LoE) to the India-Nepal Rail Services Agreement (RSA) 2004. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations […]
MEA rejects OIC’s offer
Context: Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs rejected the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) proposal to assist a dialogue between India and Pakistan. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies, International Groupings and Organizations) Dimensions of the Article: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) India and OIC About the recent stand taken by OIC on […]
India – EU Cooperation in Agriculture sector
Context: Virtual meeting between Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare of India and Member of European Commission-Agriculture was held recently. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies, Treaties and Agreements affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About the European Commission (EC) Highlights of the India – European Commission meet India’s Points highlighted during the […]
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 […]