About The World Competitiveness Index
Context: Recently, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) published the World Competitiveness Index. Relevance: GS II: Inernational Relations Dimensions of the Article: About World Competitiveness Index Key Points from the Index: -Source: The Economic Times
About The Mineral Security Partnership
Context: India was recently inducted into the Mineral Security Partnership (MSP). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Mineral Security Partnership: What are Critical Minerals? Major Critical Minerals: Top Producers of Critical Minerals: Rare Earth Elements (REE): -Source: Indian express
Global Liveability Index 2023
Context: Recently, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) unveiled its highly anticipated Global Liveability Index 2023. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Global Liveability Index 2023: Key Highlights: -Source: Indian express
Global Increase in Forced Displacement in 2022: UNHCR Report
Context: In 2022, there was a significant surge in forced displacement, driven by social and climate crises, according to a report by the UNHCR. The number of individuals forcibly uprooted from their homes increased by 21% compared to the previous year, totaling 108.4 million people. This included a significant number of children who were also […]
Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission
Focus: International Relations Why in News? The Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission unanimously elected India as chair of the Standing Committee on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for the biennium 2023-24 during the 32nd Session held in Bangkok. Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission: Overview and Objectives Background: Membership: Organizational Structure: Meetings: Objectives:
United Nations High Seas Treaty
Context: The world’s first international treaty to protect the high seas was recently adopted by the United Nations. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About UN High Seas Treaty: What are High Seas? High seas refer to the areas of the oceans that are beyond the national jurisdiction of any country. Here […]
Key Highlight of Women 20 (W20) Summit
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, as a part of India’s G20 Presidency, the Women 20 (W20) Summit with the theme ‘Women-Led Development- Transform, Thrive and Transcend’ held in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Key Highlights of the W20 Summit: About W20: Priorities: Composition: W20 India Presidency:
Refugee Potential: Sharing Humanity
Context On June 20, World Refugee Day, we honour the amazing bravery and tenacity of the 103 million people who have been forcibly displaced due to conflicts around the world. There are innumerable human stories of loss and dashed hopes hidden under the startling statistics. Relevance: GS Paper 2 : International Relations – Refugees Mains […]
Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies
Context: Recently, India and the United States have taken a significant step towards strengthening their strategic partnership and driving technology and defense cooperation. Under the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), the two nations have unveiled a roadmap for enhanced collaboration in high-technology areas. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About […]
Indo-US Ties: Economics & Strategy
Context: Prime Minister of India heads to the United States for an official state visit on the invitation of President Joe Biden. This visit highlights the bipartisan consensus in Washington to strengthen the bilateral relationship. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Economic Engagement: Importance of Visit: Strategic Underpinnings: Challenges -Source: Indian Express