Maldives may Fall into the Chinese trap
Context: India is confronted with a significant challenge in maintaining its ties with the Maldives under the leadership of the new President, Mohamed Muizzu. Muizzu’s formal request to withdraw Indian security personnel from the archipelago may suggest a long-term strategy to create strategic space for China. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: In the context of the establishment of […]
Making this Israeli-Palestinian War the Last
Context: All conflicts eventually come to an end, and the Israeli-Hamas war is no exception. The timing and method of resolution remain uncertain but are of immediate importance. According to the United Nations, 1.3 million out of Gaza Strip’s 2.3 million residents have been displaced, with nearly half of Gaza’s homes suffering damage or destruction. Relevance: GS2 Mains […]
The Many Grave Risks Confronting the World Today
Context: Presently in the global order, Europe, Asia, and Africa appear to be in a continual state of discord, while North and South America grapple with issues of differing severity. Collectively, these factors have laid the foundation for a state of multipolar disorder. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: The threat of terrorism, technology risks, health problems, […]
New Aspects of India-Bhutan Relations
Context: The decision made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Bhutan’s fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to prioritize infrastructure and connectivity during their recent discussions holds significant importance as it marks a step towards more collaborative regional efforts. Relevance: Mains Question: India and Bhutan can change the development story of the region. Analyse in the context of recent developments in India-Bhutan […]
About The Asian Development Bank
Context: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing a $400 million loan to assist the government in implementing its urban reform program. This policy-based loan is intended to bolster the government’s efforts to incorporate reforms focused on enhancing infrastructure and promoting well-planned urban development within a regulated framework. Relevance: GS2- Dimensions of the article: About […]
India-Canada Relation
Context: The Canadian Prime Minister, made a surprising claim by connecting the June killing of a Canadian Khalistani leader to “individuals associated with the Government of India.” His statement, in which he mentioned sharing evidence with India and discussing it with the Indian Prime Minister during a recent bilateral meeting, has initiated a series of consequential […]
Sunny Side Up India – Challenges in Advancing Renewable Energy
Context: India and Saudi Arabia entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 10 to collaborate in the energy sector. Notably, the focus of this agreement is on renewable energy, with the potential for connecting their national power grids via an underwater link. Relevance: Mains Question: Linking of national grids between India and Saudi […]
Building Resilience Towards a Sustainable and Secure Future
Context: The G20 acknowledges the worldwide importance of malnutrition and its repercussions for public health and societal welfare. Climate change is an undeniable reality, posing a substantial threat to our entire civilization. The escalating climate emergency, the rapid deterioration of soil quality, the depletion of aquifers, the loss of agricultural biodiversity, and the highly unstable nature […]
SCO: A Success with Room for Improvement
Context- Relevance: GS Paper 2 – Bilateral relations, regional cooperation, and global governance Mains Question Analyse the importance of the 23rd SCO summit’s decisions, particularly Iran’s full membership and the SCO’s plan for economic growth. Describe how the SCO promotes regional stability and addresses geopolitical concerns. (150 Words) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: What is it? […]
India-UAE Trade Deal: Improving Trade and Remittance
Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen economic connections between the two countries. This occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE. These agreements have the potential to have a substantial impact on […]