Trump says he will hike tariff on India ‘over next 24 hours’
WHAT’S HAPPENING? Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) TRADE TARIFFS – A SIMPLE EXPLANATION DONALD TRUMP’S KEY ALLEGATIONS TRUMP’S POLICY SIGNALS INDIA’S RESPONSE – STRONG AND DATA-BACKED STRATEGIC AND GEOPOLITICAL UNDERPINNINGS TRADE DATA INSIGHT PREVIOUS TENSIONS UNDER TRUMP (2016–2020) ECONOMIC SECURITY VS. GEOPOLITICS CONCLUSION
Why a progressive Indian policy on Myanmar is more than plausible
Context & Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) India’s Current Posture: Flawed Assumptions The Civil War Landscape in Myanmar India’s China Problem in Myanmar A Progressive Indian Myanmar Policy: Why It’s Plausible & Necessary Two Core Pivots: Policy Recommendations (4 Interlocking Steps) Support Myanmar’s Pro-Democracy Forces Immediately Halt All Weapon Sales to the Junta Open Cross-Border […]
How will railway to Sairang help in regional connectivity
Project Overview: Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) Engineering and Infrastructure Highlights Strategic Importance for Mizoram Geostrategic & Act East Policy Relevance Barriers to Regional Integration Act East Policy: Infrastructure Progress (2014–2025) Parameter 2014–15 2024–25 Change Budget Allocation for NE ₹36,108 crore ₹1,00,000+ crore ↑ ~300% Railway Tracks Built – 800+ km New […]
Trump’s 25% tariff, ‘penalty’ to hit India from tomorrow
Announcement by U.S. President Trump (Wednesday): Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Reasons Cited by Trump: India’s Response (Ministry of Commerce): Trade Negotiations Status: Past Context: U.S. Position (as per Trump on Truth Social):
Amid trade upheaval, India rethinks China blockade to further tech manufacturing
Context and Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Key Developments Signs of Thaw: Gradual Allowance Balancing Act: Trade vs Security Implications for India’s Manufacturing and Trade Electronics Sector Shifts Geopolitical and Trade Realignment Takeaways
India’s Cheetah Diplomacy in Africa
Project Context and Strategic Relevance Relevance : GS 2(International Relations), GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Bilateral Dynamics with Key African Nations 1. South Africa – A Technically Strong But Politically Shifting Ally 2. Botswana – A Steady Contributor Despite Regional Volatility 3. Kenya – A Long-Term Strategic Investment, Not Immediate Source 4. Tanzania and Sudan – On the […]
India–UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA)
Core Agreement Highlights Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) ,GS 3(Economy -Import & Export) India’s Key Economic Gains Relief on Social Security Contributions Broader Trade & Investment Impacts Movement of People & Services Strategic & Defence Roadmap (Vision 2035) Retrospective Linkages Future Implications
How Denmark Plans to Use Copyright Law to Protect Against Deepfakes
Context Denmark has proposed a new legal approach to combat the spread of deepfakes—synthetic media generated using AI—by extending copyright protections to individuals’ facial features, voice, and appearance, even if the manipulated media is not originally theirs. Relevance : GS 2(International Relations , Social Issues) Why This Matters Key Features of Denmark’s Proposal Provision Description Copyright-like Protection Individuals will get […]
India’s Opportunity to Repay Green Revolution Debt
From Recipient to Contributor Relevance : GS-2 & GS-3 – International Relations (South-South cooperation) and Agriculture R&D. Leadership in Wheat Innovation Strategic Opportunity for India Key Implications Policy Recommendations
What will be effect of rising military spending?
NATO’s New Defence Target: A Paradigm Shift Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Defence ,Internal Security) Global Military Expenditure: Rising Rapidly Development vs. Defence: Stark Contrasts India-Specific Concerns Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Peace Trends Key Takeaways