About The Urban 20 Summit
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, the two-day Urban 20 Mayoral Summit which was hosted by the chair city Ahmedabad, in Gandhinagar from 7-8 July, concluded with the handover of the Communiqué from the Mayors to G20 leaders. Urban 20 (U20) Summit: Key Points: Importance: Impact:
PCA Ruling on India-Pakistan Hydroelectric Projects
Context: The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear Pakistan’s objections to India’s Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir. However, India rejects the establishment of the “Court of Arbitration,” arguing that it contravenes the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Relevance: GS II: International […]
About A Global Peace Index
Context: The 2023 Global Peace Index (GPI) recently released its annual ranking of the most peaceful countries in the world. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Global Peace Index: Measurement Domains: The GPI measures the state of peace across three domains: Highlights of Global Peace Index 2023: -Source: Hindustan Times
About The Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Focus: GS II- Inter Groupings Why in News? The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently approved USD 200 million additional financing for the Rajasthan secondary towns development sector project. About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
Iran in the SCO
Context: Recently, Prime Minister welcomed Iran as the newest member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at the virtual summit of the grouping. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Iran’s Membership in the SCO Background: Changing Geopolitical Landscape: China’s Interest in Iran’s SCO Membership: India’s Delicate Balancing Act […]
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in 2023
Context: Chinese Foreign Ministry recently said that the Chinese President will attend the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) being hosted by India. Relevance: GS II- International relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the SCO? Member states Main goals Focus areas: Organizational structure of SCO The SCO secretariat has two permanent bodies […]
Closer Look On India and Egypt Improved Relations
Context With 12% of world trade passing through the Suez Canal, Egypt is a large West Asian nation with a vital geostrategic location. It has bilateral trade agreements with important countries in West Asia and Africa and acts as India’s gateway to Europe and Africa. Relevance GS Paper 2 – International Relations Mains Question Examine […]
India and Egypt Improve Relations: A Closer Look
Context With 12% of world trade passing through the Suez Canal, Egypt is a large West Asian nation with a vital geostrategic location. It has bilateral trade agreements with important countries in West Asia and Africa and acts as India’s gateway to Europe and Africa. Relevance GS Paper 2 – International Relations Mains Question Examine […]
Children and Armed Conflict Report
Context: Recently, the annual report of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Children and Armed Conflict was published. The report has dropped India’s name from the list in view of measures taken by the Government, specifically in Jammu and Kashmir, to better protect children. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Children and Armed […]
Concerns About India US Digital Trade
Context: During Prime Minister U.S. state visit, cooperation on technology emerged as a prominent talking point and yielded some of the most substantive outcomes. However, digital trade is also the area where some of the biggest U.S. tech companies have recently flagged multiple policy hurdles, including “India’s patently protectionist posture”. Relevance: GS II: International Relations […]