At Bangkok event a commitment to count every birth and death
Regional Commitments and Progress Relevance : GS 2(International Relations , Governance) Statistical Gains (2012–2022) Why CRVS Matters India’s Efforts Voices from the Conference Challenges and Future Actions
U.S.’s heavy duty attack on Iran’s nuke sites
Context & Strategic Significance Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) How the Strike Unfolded Why B-2 Bombers and MOPs Were Used Capabilities and Challenges of B-2 Bomber Military and Political Implications Next-Gen Stealth Bomber: B-21 Raider Conclusion
No headway in India-ASEAN trade deal review despite 9 meetings in last one year
Background: ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Signed in 2009. India opened 71% of its tariff lines to ASEAN. In contrast: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations),GS 3(Economy) Trade Imbalance Concerns over 15 years: Review Efforts and Deadlock China Angle: Rules of Origin Violation Strategic and Economic Implications Way Forward India may need to:
India ramps up oil imports from Russia and U.S. in June amid instability in West Asia
Context:Amid rising tensions in West Asia, including recent strikes on Iran, India has sharply increased its crude oil imports from Russia and the U.S. in June 2025. This reflects a strategic shift in India’s energy sourcing away from traditional West Asian suppliers. Relevance: GS 3 (Energy Security, International Relations, Indian Economy) Conclusion:
U.S. bombs three key Iranian nuclear sites
In a dramatic escalation, the U.S. launched airstrikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking a shift from diplomacy to direct military action amid Israel-Iran tensions, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Relevance: GS 2 ( International Relations ), GS 3 (Security, Nuclear Policy)
In a reset, India, Canada agree to appoint High Commissioners
Reset in India–Canada Relations Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) From Crisis to Calibration Steps Agreed Upon Sensitive Themes Still Linger Earlier Flashpoints Trudeau to Carney: Diplomatic Opening Key Takeaways
What was decided at the UN Oceans Conference?
Context: UNOC 2025 – A Global Push for Ocean Conservation Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty – What & Why Why BBNJ is Crucial for Marine Conservation Key Hurdle: Equitable Sharing of Marine Resources Major Announcements & Voluntary Commitments at UNOC Strategic Significance for India Conclusion / Key Takeaway
India increased its nuclear warhead count to 180 in 2024
Context & Global Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) ,GS 3(Technology ,Science) India’s Nuclear Status (as of Jan 2025) Pakistan’s Parallel Developments Strategic Risks & Emerging Concerns Global Nuclear Inventory (Jan 2025 SIPRI Estimates) Country Total Warheads Deployed Stored U.S. 5,177 1,770 1,930 Russia 5,459 1,718 2,591 China 600 24 576 India 180 Not specified […]
The Third Nuclear Age
Introduction : The Third Nuclear Age marks a shift from traditional deterrence-based stability to a more unpredictable era where nuclear weapons are used as tools of coercion and strategic signalling. This phase reflects global power realignment, weakening of nuclear norms, and rising risk of nuclear use, unlike the structured bipolarity of the Cold War or the disarmament hopes of the post-Cold War […]
IAEA board censures Iran for not complying with nuclear obligations
IAEA Censure: First in 20 Years Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Iran’s Immediate Retaliatory Measures Escalating Regional Tensions Diplomatic Divide Implications for U.S.-Iran Talks Strategic Significance