Global Energy Efficiency Alliance
Context: The UAE has unveiled an ambitious initiative to establish the ‘Global Energy Efficiency Alliance’ during COP29, hosted in Azerbaijan. Global Energy Efficiency Alliance Strategic Initiatives Significance and Impact -Source: The Hindu
India and Italy Forge Ahead with Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29
Context: India and Italy have solidified their commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation through the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29, a comprehensive framework unveiled following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G20 summit in Brazil. This ambitious plan spans key sectors such as defense, trade, energy, and […]
Treaty Principles Bill in New Zealand
Context: In New Zealand, Maori lawmakers recently staged a haka protest at the legislature to express their opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill, which proposes a reinterpretation of the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi. This powerful display of traditional Maori dance underscored the intense debate surrounding the bill and its implications for tribal development policies. The […]
G20 Summit Kicks Off in Rio
Context: The G20 summit commenced at the Modern Art Museum in Rio de Janeiro, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The summit features participation from key global leaders, including India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, and China’s Xi Jinping, who are engaging in critical discussions on trade, climate change, […]
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
Context: Despite having strong economic ties with China, Brazil has opted not to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), making it the second BRICS nation to make this choice after India. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Components of BRI: Objective: Geographic Corridors: Economic Impact: India’s Stance on the […]
US Presidential Election Underway
Context: The US Presidential Election kicked off on November 5, featuring a highly anticipated contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. With the outcome heavily reliant on the Electoral College, the focus is on seven key “swing states” where the race is especially close. This tight competition across these pivotal states […]
Key Highlights of the Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2024
Context: Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently published its Asia-Pacific (APAC) Climate Report 2024, which puts forth the immense economic effects of climate change in the Asia-Pacific region. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2024 Economic Impacts on the Asia-Pacific Region Human and Environmental Consequences Flooding […]
Israel Conducts Targeted Airstrikes on Iran
Context: Israel was said on October 26 to launch precise and targeted airstrikes that reportedly hit key targets at Iran in the aftermath of an earlier attack by that country on Israel during the month. The reported steps marked a clear escalation between the two countries. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: […]
Highlights of the German Chancellor’s Visit to India
Context: On his three-day visit to India, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met the Indian PM, focusing on strategic partnerships, visas for skilled workers, and mutual cooperation. Modi and Scholz also co-chaired the seventh round of India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the German Chancellor’s Visit to […]
About the Building Blocks
Context: The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan was the largest international summit held in Russia since the Ukraine war began in 2022. Russia used the summit to illustrate that it is not diplomatically isolated, despite Western sanctions and pressure. Relevance: Internation Relations Practice question: Discuss the outcomes of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, highlighting […]