China Taiwan Conflict
Context: China has announced that it is prepared to fight against any attempt to achieve Taiwan’s independence or any foreign interference. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is the Taiwan issue? The Point of Contention: The situation between China and Taiwan Background: Current Situation: Conclusion: Why is Taiwan so important […]
About The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Minister of State for Culture & External Affairs inaugurated the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Young Authors’ Conference in New Delhi. What is the SCO? Member states Main goals Focus areas: Organizational structure of SCO The SCO secretariat has two permanent bodies — Other than this, the grouping […]
About The UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF)
Context: India is the fourth highest donor to UN Democracy Fund, which funds at least 68 projects worldwide linked to the Open Society Foundation. Relevance: GS II: International Relations What is the UN Democracy Fund? Source: Indian Express
India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue
Context: Recently, the 7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue was co-chaired by Defence Secretary of India and the Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs of Japan in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the 7th Dialogue India’s Relations with Japan Defence Cooperation: Common Groupings: Investment and ODA: Economic Relations: […]
Japan Circumventing Sanctions on Russian oil
Context: Japan has been purchasing oil from Russia at a price above the $60 per barrel price cap imposed by the West, according to reports this week. This has led to speculation that Japan may be breaching an agreement reached last year to cap the price of Russian oil. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions […]
Finland Joined NATO
Context: Recently, Finland joined NATO, marking a definitive shift in Europe’s post World War II alignment and isolating Russia further. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Why has Finland joined NATO? What is NATO? What is important about NATO’s collective defence? Article 5 reads: “The Parties agree that an armed attack against one […]
China’s Renaming of Areas in Arunachal Pradesh
Context: India rejected China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh. India’s Ministry of External Affairs categorically stated that “Arunachal Pradesh is, has been, and will always” be an integral part of India. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Border Disputes, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: Chinese claim over Arunachal Pradesh India and […]
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Context: Recently, Britain agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade pact based around the Pacific rim, as it seeks to build ties around the world after leaving the European Union. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is CPTPP? How much does Britain trade with […]
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, an Inter-Ministerial delegation from India led by the Department of Commerce participated in the second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) negotiating round in Bali, Indonesia from March 13-19, 2023. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)
World Happiness Report 2023
Context: India has been ranked at the 126th place among 146 countries in the recently released World Happiness Report. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About World Happiness Report: World Happiness Report 2023 Highlights About United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) -Source: Indian Express