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June 26, 2021
Madrid principles (UPSC IAS Gs2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests)
Context: Madrid principle could be applied to end the hostility between Armenia and AzerbaijanHow Madrid principles can be used in the present conflict?Armenia and Azerbaijan are located in the main corridor of oil and gas supplies...
October 13, 2020
A strategic dealing with China (India and its Neighbourhood,Gs paper 2UPSC IAS mains)
India must engage with China economically even as it confronts it militarilyOn July 2, an article in The Economist was headlined Hit Them Where It Hurts Us: India has few good ways to punish China for its Himalayan land-grab....
October 3, 2020
Modi-Morrison Summit – India-Australia Ties
Why in news? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Australian premier, Scott Morrison recently held a virtual summit. What is the significance? India has for long been preoccupied with the perennial challenges in the neighbourhood...
June 5, 2020
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May 2, 2020
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March 7, 2020
Dubai declared ‘reciprocating territory’ by India: What does the move mean, why it is important
Recently,Ministry of Law and Justice has issued an order declaring the United Arab Emirates to be a reciprocating territory under Section 44A of the Civil Procedure Code,1908. Facts: About Reciprocating territory: Reciprocating territory means that decrees...
January 23, 2020
India, Brazil to sign Strategic Action Plan
Brazilian President will be visiting India as the Chief Guest of the Republic Day celebrations from January 24-27,2020. Facts: About the visit: India and Brazil are expected to sign 20 various agreements across defence, energy, agriculture,...
January 23, 2020
Killing of General Qassem Soleimani of Iran
Why in news? Iran’s top security and intelligence commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani, was killed in a US drone attack in Baghdad. What happened? General Soleimani was killed in an airstrike, for which the US later...
January 4, 2020
Explained:Why BRICS matters for India
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Brazil to attend the 11th BRICS Summit. What is on the agenda of this grouping, and why is it important? BRICS Summit: The origins, and now On November 30, 2001,...
November 14, 2019
India-US Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative (DTTI)Explained
The ninth India-US Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting is scheduled to happen in New Delhi next week. On Friday, a statement issued by the US Department of Defence said that the value of...
October 21, 2019
RCEP Negotiations – National Data Rights
What is the issue? The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade negotiations had been held recently. India may accept the free data flow clauses with some public policy exceptions at these negotiations. What is the RCEP? It is...
October 19, 2019
India-RCEP (International Organisations/groupings ,GS paper 2 UPSC IAS Mains)
What is the issue? To be or not to be a part of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a question for India. This seems to be the best way of describing India’s engagement in...
September 18, 2019
Benefits of becoming a U.S. Major Non-NATO Ally (Political Science,GS 2 ,IR)
nfluential American lawmakers in the United States have renewed efforts to draw India closer into the U.S. ambit by designating it a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA).[1]This status for India reflects deepening India-U.S. security cooperation and the...
August 21, 2019
Separatist takeover of Yemen’s Aden
What is the issue? The southern separatists had takeover Aden which is the interim seat of Yemen’s government. This could leave Saudi Arabia struggling to hold together a military coalition fighting the Iran-aligned Houthis. It also...
August 13, 2019
How India Funds the World: Financial Assistance in the Immediate Neighbourhood
In the schema of realist international politics, where political relationships between aspiring powers are often decided by economic underpinnings, financial aid is often a key instrument of foreign policy. In most cases, it serves as a...
July 10, 2019
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July 10, 2019
A thumbs down to unilateralism
The U.S. is acting in defiance of agreed rules to target India’s WTO-consistent policies Economic relations between India and the United States are on a knife-edge after the U.S. took a series of unilateral actions against...
July 4, 2019
The G-20 outing (GS 2,IR,UPSC IAS )
This year’s annual G-20 summit held in Osaka, Japan, offered an expansive stage for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to kickstart his second international innings. If his first outing after the general elections — which gave him...
July 4, 2019
Osaka opportunity(IR,GS 2 UPSC Mains,International Organisation)
At their meeting in Delhi on Wednesday, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had earned their pay by finessing the articulation of the many differences that have cast a shadow...
June 29, 2019
A different tent: on SCO summit(UPSC IAS Mais GS 2,International relations)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is becoming vital to India’s Eurasia policy Terrorism, regional cooperation and the future of Afghanistan were major themes at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Heads of State summit in Bishkek. The grouping, led...
June 17, 2019
Blacklisting Pakistan under FATF
What is the issue? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is to hold its Plenary and Working Group meeting in Orlando, Florida. It is likely to take up a proposal to downgrade Pakistan to the blacklist...
June 15, 2019
Protests in Hong Kong – Extradition Bill
Why in news? Lakhs of protesters marched the streets of Hong Kong in the biggest protest since the Umbrella Revolution of September-December 2014. What is the political status of Hong Kong? Hong Kong, at roughly 1,100...
June 15, 2019
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April 10, 2019
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April 5, 2019
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March 15, 2019
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February 9, 2019
Afghanistan at a crossroads
Any agreement between the Taliban and the U.S. at the expense of the Afghan government and people is doomed to fail Afghanistan is seeing growing national, regional and global attempts to seek a peaceful settlement to...
February 4, 2019
Hawkish move: On U.S. pullout from nuclear treaty
The U.S.’s unilateral withdrawal from a nuclear treaty threatens to kick-start a new arms race The Donald Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty with Russia is a retrograde step. Signed...
February 4, 2019
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January 27, 2019
The JAI logic: For India this trilateral grouping is more consequential than RIC
Nehru jackets have given way to Modi vests, so it is not surprising that “non-alignment” today is “multi-alignment” and, sometimes, “strategic autonomy”. The recent G-20 summit gave us a snapshot of the geopolitical currents swirling around...
January 3, 2019
The foreign policy challenge( GS 2, UPSC IAS Mains )
India’S polity has gone into election mode, and the answer to all questions is “election ke baad”. But the world has not stopped while India treads water. For Indian foreign policy, the challenge would be to...
January 2, 2019
Raja Mandala: Integrating the island
Prime Ministers of India rarely travel to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Narendra Modi’s visit to the islands over the weekend is only the fourth over the last many decades. Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi visited...
January 2, 2019
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December 14, 2018
Neighbourhood first?( GS 2,Foreign Policy,UPSC IAS Mains)
In a calibrated move, the Modi government is dialling down aggressive postures in bilateral ties When Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in the Maldives in mid-November to attend the swearing-in of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih as...
December 3, 2018
Together in an uncertain world(EU-India,International Relations,GS 2,UPSC IAS Mains)
The EU’s road map for strengthening ties with India must be acted upon by both Last week saw the European Union releasing its strategy on India after 14 years. Launching the strategy document, the European Union...
December 3, 2018
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November 25, 2018
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November 20, 2018
India-Russia Relations – US’s Role
What is the issue? The India-Russia Annual Summit was held recently in India, with uncertainty over US sanctions for defence deals. Given this, it is essential to understand the significance of the meet and the US’s...
October 11, 2018
UNSC needs to be reformed without delay: India
India has said that the UN Security Council needs to be reformed without delay or else it will be left to nurse its self-inflicted wounds of “diminishing relevance” in a world awash with challenges like armed...
October 10, 2018
How not to engage with Pakistan
It is important to call Pakistan’s bluff on many counts. But resorting to personal attacks is certainly not the best approach The External Affairs Ministry’s Spokesman announced on September 20 that: “In response to the spirit...
October 4, 2018
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September 15, 2018
COMCASA will help India track China’s Indian Ocean moves better
The foundational agreement Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) which India concluded with the U.S. at the 2+2 dialogue will enable Indian military to get a better picture of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) which is...
September 8, 2018
Routes to Afghanistan: on 2+2 talks
A year after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his “South Asia policy” for Afghanistan, senior American officials will be in the region for talks this week. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary James Mattis...
September 5, 2018
2+2 to address U.S. issues on Iran, Russia(GS 2,IR,UPSC IAS,Mains)
New Delhi hopes the U.S. will consider the importance of its relationship with India carefully, while considering any moves to sanction defence purchases from Russia under the new CAATSA, or Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act,...
September 5, 2018
Wuhan spirit should spur ‘natural partner’ India to join Belt and Road initiative: China
China on Monday called India its “natural partner” in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and advocated better ties between New Delhi and Islamabad within the Eurasian framework. At a media conference on the BRI, Zhang...
August 30, 2018
Raja Mandala: Privatising the Afghan war
As America reflects on the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, the idea of “privatising” the war is making the rounds in Washington. The Pentagon is hostile to the scheme, and very few in the Administration or...
August 30, 2018
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August 16, 2018
Indian Foreign Policy Changing Requirements and India’s Response
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August 13, 2018
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August 6, 2018
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August 2, 2018
The big five at 10(GS 2,Regional Groupings,IAS Mains)
BRICS has grown in influence in its first decade but is still far from achieving its initial goals In the age of Twitter, BRICS, or the grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has...
July 31, 2018
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Raja Mandala: Trailing China (GS 2,IR,UPSC,IAS,Mains )
By the time Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Kigali, Rwanda on the first hop of his tour, China’s president Xi Jinping would have completed his trip to the central African nation. Although the paths of Modi and...
July 25, 2018
Not all is well with WTO: growing protectionism, trade wars threaten its existence
World Trade Organization is now busy, more than ever, in settling trade disputes; and the volume of dispute is increasing every passing day. As protectionism has started to rule the roost, member nations are increasingly imposing...
July 11, 2018
India’s Role for the Koreas
What is the issue? The South Korean President, Moon Jae-in’s visit to Delhi is of significance to India. It offers scope for India’s role in reconciliation between the North and the South Koreas. What are the...
July 10, 2018
Is India’s foreign policy adrift?
The National Democratic Alliance government has severely tripped on the first principle of Indian foreign policy, which is finessing the ‘big powers’ dynamic. This means that equilibrium must be maintained with the U.S., China, Russia, the...
July 6, 2018
Allies, interrupted: on India-U.S. ties (GS 2,Polity,IR ,UPSC,IAS,Mains)
India and the U.S. must urgently take steps to arrest the drift in bilateral ties There are enough signs that relations between India and the United States have suffered, with officials in both capitals now freely...
July 6, 2018
Significance of Regional Connectivity in Asia (GS 2, Bilateral/International Relations,UPSC IAS mains)
What is the issue? India recently declined to endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). But Regional connectivity projects between India and China will benefit south Asian region. What are regional connectivity developments in Asia? Indo-Myanmar-...
May 24, 2018
Making sense of the Wuhan reset (Diplomacy,IR ,GS 2, UPSC IAS Mains )
The ‘informal summit’ must be seen in the context of Beijing preparing for a pole position in the global sweepstakes On the cards was a possible reset of ties between India and China in the wake...
May 21, 2018
GOVT LAUNCHES e-FRRO SCHEME FOR FOREIGNERS
GOVT LAUNCHES e-FRRO SCHEME FOR FOREIGNERS THE NEWSThe Union Government has launched the web-based application ‘e-FRRO’ (e-foreigners Regional Registration Office) to provide fast and efficient services to foreigners visiting India online so that they have a...
April 14, 2018
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April 10, 2018
International Solar Alliance (ISA)
International Solar Alliance (ISA)International Solar Alliance was launched by Indian PM Modi and French President Hollander on the side-lines of Paris climate meeting COP21. It aims is to bring on board all countries lying between tropic...
March 27, 2018
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March 26, 2018
Rex Tillerson sacking: Rexit and beyond
More proof that propriety, protocol, punditry no longer hold sway in the U.S. administration Even by his standards for unexpected diktats, U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to fire his Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, and replace...
March 16, 2018
India, France join hands for Indian Ocean security
Fresh logistical agreement to allow closer defence cooperation India and France on Saturday joined hands in ensuring freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region. Both sides also announced a new phase of cooperation in space security...
March 12, 2018
What is International Solar Alliance?
The founding ceremony of the International Solar Alliance was held in New Delhi on March 11. It was followed by the first summit of the Alliance. What is this alliance? The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was...
March 12, 2018
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March 5, 2018
REPUBLIC OF KOREA-INDIA BUSINESS SUMMIT
THE NEWSPM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2nd India-Korea Business Summit, organized by the DIPP (Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion) and CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) in New Delhi. KEY-FACTS OF THE SUMMIT Theme: India-Korea: Scaling...
February 28, 2018
Emperor Xi Jinping – China gambles on return to lifetime rule
BEIJING: China’s Communist Party has handed President Xi Jinping an open path to indefinite rule — a move analysts warn carries enormous risks by abandoning a succession model that brought stability after turbulent decades under Mao....
February 27, 2018
Financial Action Task Force to put Pakistan on grey list for terror financing
China withdrew its objection to the nomination, allowing consensus to go through, sources said. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday decided to put Pakistan on the grey list, submitting it to intense scrutiny on...
February 23, 2018
WORLD GOVERNMENT SUMMIT 2018 IN DUBAI
THE NEWSPrime Minister Narendra Modi has delivered a keynote address at the 6th World Government Summit, where he was the chief guest in Dubai, on the theme “Technology for development”. ABOUT WORLD GOVERNMENT SUMMIT The World...
February 12, 2018
International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
The International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is the ship, rail, and road route for moving freight between India, Russia, Iran, Europe and Central Asia. It is a not a new concept. But the current INSTC project was initiated...
February 4, 2018
INDIA GAINED ENTRY INTO AUSTRALIAN GROUP
THE NEWSIndia has gained entry into the Australian Group (AG), and became 43rd member of AG, a move that will considerably raise New Delhi’s stature in the field of non-proliferation and also help it acquire critical...
January 20, 2018
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January 14, 2018
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January 2, 2018
येरुशलम वोटिंग के आलोक में भारत की विदेश नीति का अवलोकन
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December 27, 2017
U.S. vetoes UNSC resolution on Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Even America’s closest allies on the 15-member Council, the most powerful body in the U.N. system, voted for the resolution. The U.S. has voted against a United Nations resolution calling on President Donald Trump to withdraw...
December 19, 2017
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December 18, 2017
Why is Wassenaar Arrangement important to India?
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December 18, 2017
THE EMERGING INDIA-JAPAN-AUSTRALIA RELATIONSHIP
THE EMERGING INDIA-JAPAN-AUSTRALIA RELATIONSHIP THE NEWS India, Japan, and Australia held the fourth edition of the trilateral meet in New Delhi. The three sides discussed various issues such as – maritime security, disaster response capabilities, regional...
December 14, 2017
RUSSIA-INDIA-CHINA TRILATERAL MEET
THE NEWS The Russia-India-China held the 15th foreign ministerial meeting, first trilateral meet post-Doklam in New Delhi. India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign...
December 12, 2017
Hindu Editorial : In an elite club: On India’s Wassenaar entry
Wassenaar Arrangement strengthens India’s credentials as a responsible nuclear power. India’s admittance into the Wassenaar Arrangement, a multilateral export control regime, as its 42nd participating member is a big step forward in its quest for formal...
December 12, 2017
Wassenaar Arrangement decides to make India its member
The membership is expected to build up a strong case for India’s entry into the 48-member Nuclear Suppliers Group. In a significant development, elite export control regime Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) on Thursday decided to admit India...
December 8, 2017
UAE and Saudi form new group separate from GCC
The UAE on Tuesday announced it has formed a new economic and partnership group with Saudi Arabia, separate from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a move that could undermine the council amid a diplomatic crisis with...
December 6, 2017
Highlights from mid-term review of foreign trade policy 2015-20
The Centre on Tuesday released the mid-term review of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), with the focus expected to be on policy measures to boost the exports of goods and services and to increase employment generation...
December 5, 2017
How are judges elected to the International Court of Justice?
The ICJ has passed many landmark judgements, but the execution of its verdicts have often been hindered by the skewed balance of power in the United Nations wherein enforcement is subject to veto by permanent members...
November 21, 2017
First Indian Wheat Shipment Leaves for Afghanistan Via Iran’s Strategic Chabahar Port
New route being used for first time to send consignment Days after hosting U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, India on Sunday began shipment of wheat to Afghanistan through the Iranian port of Chabahar. A press...
November 1, 2017
The Israel-Palestine conflict — 100 years of history
A timeline of the conflict which has its roots in the late 19th century. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has its roots in the late 19th century when Jews fleeing anti-Semitism in Russia and central Europe began emigrating...
October 31, 2017
India can help U.S to keep an eye on Pakistan, says Nikki Haley
U.S Ambassador to the U.N says America is looking at India to help more in Afghanistan, particularly in economic and development assistance India can help the U.S keep an eye on Pakistan as President Donald Trump...
October 18, 2017
Why India must join hands with Japan (UPSC IAS Mains,GS 2,foreign Policy)
Tokyo can be a suitable partner in India’s journey towards an economically sound, energy-rich future In his landmark speech, “Confluence of the Two Seas,” delivered in August 2007, during his earlier stint as the Japanese PM,...
September 28, 2017
Three trends to India’s Africa approach (UPSC IAS Mmains GS 2,Foreign Policy
India seems to have departed from catch-all, overarching initiatives in Africa to rather more nuanced ways of making its contribution felt, such as helping fashion G20’s ‘Compact with Africa’. Many countries are also keen to avail...
September 26, 2017
Afghan overture — On India’s assistance
India’s decision to expand security assistance to Kabul has a nuanced geopolitical message President Donald Trump’s policy announcement on Afghanistan has clearly set the stage for diverse moves on the geopolitical chessboard. India’s plans to expand...
September 25, 2017
Doklam standoff ends as India, China step back
Doklam standoff ends as India, China step backIndia and China agreed to disengage from the standoff on the Doklam plateau, after weeks of diplomatic negotiations. Consensus evolved on a formula according to which China promised to...
August 29, 2017
India permitted to construct Kishanganga, Ratle projects: World Bank
WASHINGTON: India is allowed to construct hydroelectric power facilities on tributaries of the Jhelum and Chenab rivers with certain restrictions under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), the World Bank has said. The World Bank’s comments...
August 6, 2017
India, boundary stand-off with China at the Doka La tri-junction with Bhutan
India, boundary stand-off with China at the Doka La tri-junction with BhutanThe Doko-La plateau, which overlooks the Chumba valley in Tibet is contested by China and Bhutan and is of great srtetegic importance to China because...
July 11, 2017
India gets G20 praise on startup funding, derivative reforms
Acknowledging steps being taken by India for sustainable and inclusive growth as well as support to global economy, the G20 has praised the initiatives in the country for promoting ease of doing business, startup funding and...
July 10, 2017
PM Modi raises terror on ‘groundbreaking’ visit to Israel
Prime minister Narendra Modi is on a historic visit to Israel, the first by an Indian Prime minister. He arrived in Israel to a grand official ceremony and warm embrace by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who...
July 8, 2017
IMF, World Bank and WTO call for removing trade barriers to boost growth
In a joint statement at the G20 summit, IMF, World Bank and WTO called for removing trade barriers and expediting economic reforms to boost global growth and employment. To achieve deeper trade integration, supportive action needs...
July 8, 2017
Analysis of the Indo-U.S. joint statement: tougher on Pakistan, softer on China [ IR]
A quick comparison between the 2017 and 2016 joint statements. By all indications, the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump exceeded expectations of both sides, on the optics and on the...
June 27, 2017
Frustration again for India at NSG meet
Group says all aspects considered; New Delhi will have a chance to make another attempt in five months The annual plenary meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group in the Swiss capital of Berne on June 22...
June 25, 2017
‘US approves sale of 22 Guardian drones to India’
The deal, estimated to be worth $2 to 3 billion, has been approved by the State Department, the sources said. The US has cleared the sale of 22 unmanned Guardian drones to India, governmental sources said...
June 23, 2017
Trump targets India, China as U.S. exits climate pact
US President Donald Trump announced the country’s withdrawal from the global climate deal. The President remarked that the Paris climate agreement would undermine our economy, hamstring our workers and weaken our sovereignty and gives undue advantage...
June 3, 2017
With Nehru writing to its PM, Israel gave arms to India in 1962
Jerusalem archival record says India wanted weapons brought in ships that did not fly the Israeli flag, but Ben Gurion said, ‘No flag. No weapons’ Despite his strong ties with the Arab world, Prime Minister Jawaharlal...
May 28, 2017
Govt approves phasing out of 25-year-old Foreign Investment Promotion Board
FDI applications needing govt approval to be handled by the concerned Ministries/Depts The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved phasing out of the 25-year-old Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). The FIPB is the inter-ministerial body — or...
May 25, 2017
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May 22, 2017
No room for India yet in NSG, says China [ IR , the Hindu , GS 2 ]
NSG controls global exports of nuclear technology and material to ensure that atomic energy is used only for peaceful purposes. China on Monday said it would oppose India’s unilateral entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG),...
May 22, 2017
Security Issues in English for IAS Pre- 2017
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May 19, 2017
Palestine, Israel must coexist
India has pitched for peace in West Asia and urged that a future state of Palestine should coexist peacefully with Israel. However, the Palestinian President who is on a visit to India stated that a sovereign...
May 18, 2017
BRI can spur China-India-Pakistan partnership, says Chinese researcher Hu Shisheng
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which China hopes would become the flagship for a new wave of globalisation, can help establish a triangular partnership among Beijing, New Delhi and Islamabad, says a leading Chinese researcher....
May 15, 2017
India unlikely to participate in China’s Belt and Road Forum
India will skip China’s high-profile Belt and Road summit beginning here on Sunday in view of sovereignty concerns related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of the initiative that is expected to play...
May 13, 2017
China’s Belt and Road initiative: In giant trade Belt, Road to new growth rush
China is hosting the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for international cooperation to discuss strategy of the initiative and accelerate the pace of its implementation. Various high-level delegations, that include 29 Heads of States, are going...
May 13, 2017
What is the ICJ’s role in the Kulbushan Jadhav trial?
The International Court of Justice on Monday ruled that Pakistan’s treatment of Indian national, Kulbhshan Jadhav, is a gross violation of international laws and stalled his execution. In doing so, the ICJ has opened a wide...
May 10, 2017
All you need to know about FATCA: Deadline, procedure and details
Your bank account and other financial transactions like mutual funds need to be compliant with The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Non-compliance would lead to blocking of accounts. What is FATCA? The Foreign Account Tax...
May 8, 2017
From the Opium War to the Silk Road
A night cruise on the Haihe river — the waterway that runs through Tianjin — is much more than a glittery after-dinner trip set alight by a glitzy concrete jungle that flanks the water on its...
May 7, 2017
India ranked 136 in the World Press Freedom Index
India ranked 136 in the World Press Freedom Index, three points down than last year. Norway is in the apex and North Korea in the bottom of the 180 list of nations. Released annually by Reporters...
May 3, 2017
Insights PT 2017 Exclusive – International Relations and Organisations – June 2016 – March 2017
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April 27, 2017
International Organisations (Shankar IAS)
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April 26, 2017
Revamping the Indian Foreign Service [IDSA COMMENT ]
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is one of the most prestigious services in the country and only a few people get a chance to enter it. Those who desire to be a part of this service...
April 12, 2017
India, Bangladesh sign 22 agreements [ IR ]
Mr. Modi announced a new line of concessional credit of $4.5 billion for the implementation of projects in Bangladesh. In a bid to give boost to their ties, India and Bangladesh on Saturday inked nearly two...
April 8, 2017
India becomes associate member of International Energy Agency [ current affairs, GS-2, IR, ]
India has joined the International Energy Agency as an associate member. The development makes the Paris based body more relevant. It also reflects India’s move towards the center stage of the global energy dialogue. Rising incomes, population growth and urbanization, provide...
March 31, 2017
The dragon at the NSG high table
India’s bid for NSG membership will continue to see hurdles, with China being vocal in its opposition At the Carnegie Endowment International Nuclear Policy Conference in 2015, a polling question asked to the hall full of...
March 30, 2017
Probable interview questions(International Relations) for UPSC Civil Services Exam 2016 by Shubra Ranjan
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March 18, 2017
Trade facilitation agreement in services
India submitted at WTO a proposal for a trade facilitation agreement in services which is aimed at easing the movement of skilled workers across borders. The proposal will be taken up by an expert committee at...
February 24, 2017
India not in race with China in Africa outreach: Ansari
Indian vice president who is on a four day visit to African nations, Rwanda and Uganda stated that there exists a remarkable difference in the relationship that India and China have with Africa. As part of India’s...
February 20, 2017
H -1B visa
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality act. This visa allows the U.S. employers to employ foreign workers to their companies on a temporary basis in case...
February 14, 2017
Is globalisation in reverse?
Is globalisation in reverse? The question animates discussion. The evidence is mixed at best, and does not warrant some of the more dire scenarios [1] being bruited about. But globalisation’s contours are changing, and this is...
February 14, 2017
China supports Pakistan again at the UN:
China supports Pakistan again at the United Nations. In a recent development, it opposed a U.S led proposal in the UN Security Council to designate Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammad’s founder Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.The technical...
February 8, 2017
Arrival of Trump: Indian IT feeling the heat already
There are disturbing signals from the Trump administration over likely changes to the H-1B visa program. This is driven by the Presidents campaign promise of Buy American, Hire American.Reforms part of the executive order include raising...
February 3, 2017
All you need to know about the H1-B visa programme Bill [IR ]
Donald Trump had promised to end the misuse of visa programmes by companies to undercut American workers, referring to an incident that involved Indian companies and IT professionals on H1-B visas. A Bill backing key changes...
January 31, 2017
India Japan WTO Issue (Mains,G.S-2,International Relations)
Why in news? Japan is threatening to take India to the WTO over the trade restrictions placed by India. What were India’s restrictions? India imposed duties of up to 20% on some steel imports in 2015....
January 30, 2017
Anatomy Of Rohingya Crisis (GS 2,Mains 2017,Hindu)
Both institutionally discriminated and denied basic human rights in a legally-sanctioned manner as well as removed from the mainstream, over a million Rohingyas have no land they can call home. What is Rohingya Issue? Rohingya Muslims...
January 30, 2017
India’s Stand On ISDS (GS 2,Mains 2017,Business Line)
Why in news? India and some other countries have rejected an informal proposal made by the EU and Canada to work towards a multilateral pact on investments at the World Trade Organisation that would have an...
January 30, 2017
India-US: Defence Technology And Trade Initiative( Mains 2017, GS -2,Indian Express)
Why in news? American Defence Secretary General, in his speech, highlighted the centrality of the India-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) to ties between the two countries. Because of the DTTI, he said, the bilateral defence relationship...
January 30, 2017
India-UAE sign strategic partnership pact
Crown prince of UAE on a three-day visit to India India sealed 14 agreements, including elevating bilateral ties to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The crown prince who arrived...
January 27, 2017
Demonetisation And Nepal | Mains | GS-III | Economy | IR
Why in news? India has asked Nepal to lift the ban it has imposed on new Indian currency notes of 500/2,000 to mitigate the problems in Nepal. What is the issue? Indian government’s announcement of demonetisation...
January 26, 2017
India to ratify amended version of Kyoto protocol
Kyoto protocol: The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC) and commits its parties through targeted internationally binding emission reduction targets. The protocol came into effect in 2005 and is aimed...
January 25, 2017
What Would US TPP Withdrawal Mean? [ IR , Economy ]
WASHINGTON — President Trump formally abandoned the Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday, pulling away from Asia and scrapping his predecessor’s most significant trade deal on his first full weekday in office, administration officials said. Mr. Trump sharply...
January 23, 2017
Sri Lanka To Offer A Port To India | GS – II | Bilateral Relations |The Hindu
Why in news? Sri Lanka is in talks to offer the port of Trincomalee to India. Speaking on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue here, Colombo’s Minister of Regional Development Mr Fonseka, said that the decision on offering the...
January 21, 2017
India Ratified ILO’s Convention | Mains | GS – II | Social Justice |The Hindu
What did India ratify? About 4.3 million children wake up to a day of labour and not school. Another 9.8 million are officially out-of-school. Child labour perpetuates illiteracy and poverty. It is the root cause of...
January 21, 2017
India – Kenya: Opportunities And Challenges
Why in news? India on Wednesday announced 100 million dollars Line of Credit for Kenya’s agricultural mechanisation. The announcement followed talks between PM Modi and Kenyan President Kenyatta during which they agreed to deepen economic cooperation and...
January 14, 2017
Should Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Act be repealed?
Should Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Act be repealed?The original Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) was passed in the year 1976, during the regime of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It prohibited electoral candidates, Political Parties, M.Ps, Judges and...
January 5, 2017
Indus Water Treaty And World Bank
Why in news? The India-Pakistan water dispute is set to intensify as New Delhi questioning the World Bank’s neutrality in arbitrating between the two countries. What is the issue? The World Bank brokered the Indus Waters...
January 5, 2017
U.S & Israel – UNSC Voting
Why in news? The Obama administration allowed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a resolution that condemned Israeli settlement construction. What is UNSC? The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six...
January 5, 2017
What do you understand by India’s Look East Policy?
What do you understand by India’s Look East Policy?What do you understand by India’s Look East Policy? How is it different from the Act East Policy? Discuss the significance of Manipur in the implementation of these...
January 1, 2017
India and Bangladesh need to bring the Teesta out of muddled waters
Relevance and use of the article in UPSC prelims and mains examination: This article features India’s relations with Bangladesh which have gone well, but countries sharing centuries of history need to be much closer. we cas see...
December 16, 2016
Indian expectations from COP22
Relevance and use of the article in UPSC prelims and mains examination: This article is about The recently held climate summit ie: COP22 in which More focus needs to be given to pre 2020 rather than post...
December 2, 2016
A much needed agreement [IR , Japan ]
Relevance and use of the article in UPSC prelims and mains examination: This article is About recent India-Japan partnership is regarded as a significant element contributing to the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. The successful...
November 25, 2016
INDIA’S NUCLEAR DOCTRINE
India released its Draft Nuclear Doctrine (DND) in August 1999. In January 2003, New Delhi released its official nuclear doctrine. The official doctrine itself was based on the DND, though there were also some differences. These included suggesting that India...
November 25, 2016
IR current affairs UPDATED Mains 2016 (Shubhra Ranjan)
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November 13, 2016
Tokyo summit and possibilities for India [International relation, Diplomacy, foreign policy, economic development]
Topic: International relation, Diplomacy, foreign policy, economic development Relevance and use of the article in UPSC prelims and mains examination:Dear aspirants this article is About Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tokyo for yet another annual...
November 13, 2016
Tokyo summit and possibilities for India
Topic: International relation, Diplomacy, foreign policy, economic development Relevance and use of the article in UPSC prelims and mains examination:Dear aspirants this article is About Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tokyo for yet another annual...
November 11, 2016
Boycotting Prosperity : Can India boycott itself into prosperity? [ By Gaurav Agrawal IAS Topper ]
Can India boycott itself into prosperity? Calling for boycotting the Chinese goods seemed to be the flavor of this Diwali season. “Boycott the Chinese goods, this will teach them a lesson”, “Promote Swadesi and Make in...
November 8, 2016
BRICS SUMMIT Brick by brick (Frontline )
Despite the differences among BRICS nations on the approach to be taken on dealing with terrorism, the grouping has remained united on major economic issues and has, over the years, come to have a bigger say...
November 3, 2016
IR current affairs for mains 2016 Subhra Ranjan
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November 3, 2016
Why Maldives left the Commonwealth
Relevance and use of the article in UPSC prelims and mains examination:Dear aspirants, In international arena any relation is not stable these relations are depend on various factors Any successful partnership and alliance is based on...
November 1, 2016
Case against a uniform asylum law
Denying the government the ability to make sovereign decisions about who can receive India’s asylum would be counterproductive Baloch leader Brahamdagh Bugti’s request for asylum in India has prompted calls for a uniform and apolitical asylum law. That would...
November 1, 2016
Range of BrahMos to be doubled
With MTCR membership, the missile can be modified to reach 600 km India and Russia have agreed to double the range of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile that the two produce together. This follows India’s recent...
October 29, 2016
Maduro faces rough weather
Venezuela has once again been rocked by opposition-led protests after the process to requisition a recall referendum to oust President Nicolas Maduro was obstructed last week. Local courts in four states issued injunctions to halt the...
October 29, 2016
China objects to US envoy’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh
India rebuffs Beijing’s objection; says Richard Verma visited integral part of the country. China, on Monday, admonished the United States for sending its ambassador in India Richard Verma to Arunachal Pradesh, warning that a third party’s...
October 25, 2016
China’s tightrope walk
The latest GDP data from China show the world’s second-largest economy seemingly in good health. Third-quarter growth was 6.7 per cent, reflecting the government’s continued pump priming by way of increased spending, and a robust property...
October 22, 2016
India and Sri Lanka-Economic and Technological Cooperation Agreement: beginning of a new era?
Relevance and use of the article in UPSC prelims and mains examination: Dear aspirants,This article should be seen from growth prospects of an economy. How we can use our bilateral relations to improve Trade agreements and capitalize...
October 22, 2016
BRICS Summit Goa 2016: The outcomes
Relevance and use of the article in UPSC prelims and mains examination:Dear aspirants BRICS summit in india is a topic to see from the prospect of international relation. what india can do when it is on...
October 18, 2016
The Indus Waters Treaty and its Treatment
Introduction:The Indus Waters Treaty has always been controversial, but Modi is wise to resist calls to abrogate it Following the Uri attack in September there have been calls for India to do away with the Indus...
October 17, 2016
All you need to know about the India-Russia defence deals signed today
After a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, India and Russia announced three major deals. These include two Inter-Governmental Agreements (IGA) for five S-400 Triumf air defence systems and four stealth...
October 15, 2016
India to ban release of potent greenhouse gas
The Kigali talks will also discuss the years by which the developing and developed countries will cap HFC emissions. Environment Minister Anil Dave has said India will no longer permit the release of HFC-23, a family...
October 14, 2016
The alphabet soup at Goa
As Indian foreign policy looks westwards, the BRICS summit offers India an opportunity to calibrate its outreach to multiple powers. This weekend will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his foreign policy team undertake a complex...
October 13, 2016
U.S. backs Indian position on cross-border terrorism
This is the clearest indication till date of the Obama administration’s support for India’s pre-emptive military operations. The U.S. empathises with India’s position that it needs to militarily respond to cross-border terrorism. But given the history...
October 13, 2016
Mrunal International Relations IR
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October 10, 2016
Paris Agreement: 5 things you should know
With India formally joining the Paris Agreement on Sunday, here are five salient points about the deal: 1. Along with India, 62 countries responsible for almost 52 per cent of greenhouse gas pollution have signed the...
October 2, 2016
A case for accepting the WTO ruling
Compliance will be in India’s interest because mandatory domestic sourcing irrespective of costs might make solar power generation unfeasible. The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Appellate Body has declared certain domestic content requirements (DCRs) in India’s Jawaharlal...
September 28, 2016
Troubled waters [ editorial on indus water treaty troubled waters ]
By holding a meeting on the Indus Waters Treaty and scheduling another later this week on MFN (Most Favoured Nation) status to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signalled his intent to examine all the non-military...
September 28, 2016
Shubhra Ranjan PSIR Latest Available Notes
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September 27, 2016
The article explains the strategic shift in India’s Foreign policy
The article explains the strategic shift in India’s Foreign policy by deepening partnership with countries rather than taking NAM as an end in itself. In a move of great significance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not...
September 18, 2016
Summit over substance : The article discuss about the limited substantial initiatives by the BRICS
: and the need of apt diplomacy by Indian negotiators in forthcoming summit. In October, India will host the BRICS summit and the summit theme put forward by India is “Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions”,...
September 18, 2016
All You Need to know about Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Mega regional trade deals are in vogue in an otherwise fragile global economy. In an environment of falling aggregate demand, these trade deals are seen as a means to insulate economies from market uncertainties. Three important...
September 14, 2016
Balancing Asia
When he took charge two and a half years ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that his government will do more than “Look East”. It will “Act East”. Sceptics in Delhi saw it as a mere slogan. The...
September 9, 2016