India Saudi Arabia explore joint ventures in defence sector
Context: India-Saudi Arabia aims to boost indigenous defence industries under their respective initiatives—Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and India’s Make in India. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations)
India Backs UN Resolution Calling for Israel’s Exit
Context: India voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution urging Israel’s withdrawal from Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, occupied since 1967. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) Resolution Goals: Significance:
India’s Strategic Focus on West Africa
Background: Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) Warm Welcome: Economic and Strategic Partnership: Defence Cooperation: Development Assistance: China’s Influence: Trade Dynamics: Global South Leadership: Future Prospects:
Trump’s Economic Plans: Implications for the US and India
Context: Donald Trump’s proposed economic measures include imposing a 20% tariff on all imports, over 200% duty on cars, mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, and maintaining extended tax cuts despite a soaring budget deficit. These strategies, while potentially bolstering American stocks and the Dollar, raise concerns for US treasuries due to the risk of fiscal […]
India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty entered into force
Focus: GS2- International Relations Why in News? The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on 13th February, 2024 at Abu Dhabi entered into force with effect from 31st August, 2024. The enforcement of this new BIT with UAE gives continuity of investment protection to investors of both the countries The […]
About The Gulf Cooperation Council
Context: External Affairs Minister arrived in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, to attend the First India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Overview Importance of GCC for India India-GCC Relationships Overview Diplomatic Engagements Economic Interactions Trade Agreements Energy Collaborations Diaspora and Financial Contributions […]
Climate Change and the Silk Road
Context: A recent study by Chinese scientists published in the journal Science Bulletin found that the main route of the ancient Silk Road shifted northward due to climate change. The study provides a valuable case study for examining the relationship between climate change and the spatial evolution of human societies. Relevance: GS II: International Relations […]
New Challenges for India’s Foreign Policy
Context: The grueling Indian elections, one of the largest democratic exercises in the world, will conclude in about a week. A rush of pending policy decisions is expected to commence immediately. However, amidst all this, the geopolitical landscape has become increasingly complex since the elections were announced, showing no signs of calming down. Relevance: GS2- […]
The Democratic Status of India under Scanner
Context: The V-Dem Institute, based in Gothenburg, released its 2024 Democracy Report, asserting that India’s status had declined from an “electoral autocracy” in 2018 to “one of the worst autocracies.” The report noted a deterioration in nearly all democratic elements in more countries than those showing improvement, specifically highlighting freedom of expression, fair elections, and freedom of […]
G7 (Group of Seven)
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry participated in the G7 (Group of Seven) Trade Ministers Meeting in Osaka, Japan. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Meeting Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience Collaborative Regulatory Framework Global Value Chains Framework Public-Private Partnership Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Rules of Origin UK’s […]