India increased its nuclear warhead count to 180 in 2024
Context & Global Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) ,GS 3(Technology ,Science) India’s Nuclear Status (as of Jan 2025) Pakistan’s Parallel Developments Strategic Risks & Emerging Concerns Global Nuclear Inventory (Jan 2025 SIPRI Estimates) Country Total Warheads Deployed Stored U.S. 5,177 1,770 1,930 Russia 5,459 1,718 2,591 China 600 24 576 India 180 Not specified […]
The Third Nuclear Age
Introduction : The Third Nuclear Age marks a shift from traditional deterrence-based stability to a more unpredictable era where nuclear weapons are used as tools of coercion and strategic signalling. This phase reflects global power realignment, weakening of nuclear norms, and rising risk of nuclear use, unlike the structured bipolarity of the Cold War or the disarmament hopes of the post-Cold War […]
IAEA board censures Iran for not complying with nuclear obligations
IAEA Censure: First in 20 Years Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Iran’s Immediate Retaliatory Measures Escalating Regional Tensions Diplomatic Divide Implications for U.S.-Iran Talks Strategic Significance
India unlikely to ratify ‘High Seas Treaty’ at U.N
What is the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement)? Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) India’s Status and Position Procedural and Legal Challenges Global Progress India’s Marine Strategy Highlights at Conference Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized: India’s Broader Marine Diplomacy
India and Mongolia hold joint military exercise to enhance interoperability
Key Highlights Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Objectives & Focus Areas Strategic Significance Operational and Tactical Gains People-to-People & Cultural Exchange
Trump revives controversial travel ban against 12 nations
Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Stated Justification Geopolitical and Diplomatic Implications Domestic and Legal Ramifications Economic & Social Impact Political Strategy Potential Repercussions
West Asia crisis could delay IMEC
Geopolitical Concerns Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Nature of IMEC Competition from BRI Operational Challenges Need for an Institutional Framework Funding Issues Customs Bottlenecks Strategic Significance
Major setback for Trump as U.S. court blocks tariffs
Context & Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Economy ,Trade) Key Legal Findings Implications of the Ruling Broader Significance Way Ahead
Developing nations face ‘tidal wave’ of China debt as repayments breach records
Rising Debt Crisis Among Poor Nations Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) From Lender to Collector: China’s Transition Lowy Institute Findings China’s Response Geopolitical and Economic Implications Broader Context
As U.S. pulls back, China is primed to expand its soft power
U.S. Retreat from Global Commitments Relevance : GS 2(International Relations , Global Order) China’s Expanding Financial Footprint Shift in Climate Financing Influence Rise as a Global Creditor Shifting Global Perceptions Implications for Global Governance Conclusion