Preah Vihear Temple and Thailand–Cambodia Border Dispute
Why is it in News? Relevance GS II: GS III: Basics: Thailand–Cambodia Border What is the Border Dispute About? Centrality of Preah Vihear Temple
AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
Why is this in News? Relevance GS III – Defence & Security GS II – International Relations What is the AH-64E Apache? Key Technical Features
India’s Position on West Asian Conflicts
Why is this in News? Relevance GS II – International Relations West Asia: Strategic Basics India’s Traditional Policy on West Asia India–Israel Relations: Snapshot India–Jordan Relations: Snapshot Continuity and Change in India’s West Asia Policy Continuity Change Challenges for India Opportunities for India
One in Six People Exposed to Conflict Worldwide (ACLED Report 2025)
Why is this in News? Relevance What is ACLED? Key Global Findings (2025) Scale of Conflict Nature of Contemporary Conflicts 1. Increased Violence, Reduced Restraint 2. Rising Role of State Forces Civilians at the Centre of Violence Region-wise Trends Europe West Asia Africa State vs Non-State Actors: A Nuanced Picture State Actors Non-State Armed Groups […]
Trat province
Why is this in News? Relevance Where is Trat Province? Thailand–Cambodia Border Dispute: Background Why Coastal Expansion Matters ? Strategic Implications Regional Security Humanitarian Dimension Great Power Context Conclusion The curfew in Thailand’s Trat province marks a dangerous widening of the Thailand–Cambodia border conflict, exposing the limits of regional diplomacy and the enduring volatility of colonial-era […]
Russia’s Su-57 Offer and India’s Tepid Response
WHY IS IT IN NEWS? Relevance GS-II – International Relations GS-III – Defence & Security INDIA–RUSSIA DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP Over the past decade, however, India is diversifying suppliers and building domestic capability. WHAT EXACTLY DID RUSSIA OFFER? WHY? a) Su-57 (5th-gen stealth fighter) b) S-500 “Prometey” c) Geran (Shahed-136 type) kamikaze drones d) Submarines & long-range UAVs Why Russia is pushing these platforms […]
Satellites, science, and the new fight for spectrum in space
WHY IS IT IN NEWS? Relevance GS-II – International Relations & Global Governance GS-III – Science & Technology WHAT IS “SPECTRUM” AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? a) Spectrum b) Most valued frequency bands Radio frequencies are so vital that spectrum = oxygen for space communication. c) Orbital slots d) Why both spectrum + orbit matter MEGACONSTELLATION BOOM: SCALE OF THE […]
Blue Corner Notice
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – International Institutions GS Paper III – Internal Security Basics First: What Is Interpol? What Are Interpol Notices? Colour-Coded Interpol Notices Notice Purpose Red Notice To locate and provisionally arrest a wanted person for extradition Blue Notice To collect information about a person’s identity, location, activities Green Notice Warning about habitual criminals likely […]
SURYAKIRAN-XIX
Why in News? Relevance GS II – International Relations GS III – Internal Security What Is Exercise SURYAKIRAN?
India–U.S. rice tariff issue
Why in News? Relevance GS II – International Relations GS III – Economy & Agriculture Core Economic Facts 1. Trade Asymmetry in Rice Inference: Any tariff shock hurts U.S. consumers more than Indian exporters. Dumping: Is the allegation valid? Dumping (WTO definition): Indian rice exports: Conclusion: Strategic Context 1. Domestic U.S. Politics 2. Trade Negotiation Pressure Tactic Who Loses If […]