Trump–Greenland Remarks
Why in News? Relevance Greenland: Strategic Profile Why Greenland Matters Geopolitically ? Arctic Military Significance Great Power Competition Resource Geopolitics Climate Change & Shipping Diplomatic & Legal Constraints European & NATO Reactions Why This Matters for International Relations ? Takeaway
Important Places in News
Relevance GS-1 | Geography (Location-based) GS-2 | International Relations / Global Politics Colombia — Why in News? Trump threatened action over failure to curb drug trafficking; Colombia remains a major global cocaine producer. Bilateral strain under President Gustavo Petro. Neighbouring Countries Geographic Notes Data Angle Mexico — Why in News? Trump warned of action over fentanyl-trafficking networks impacting the U.S.; […]
Saudi-backed forces regain control of Hadramout province
Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | International Relations & West Asia Geopolitics GS-I | World Geography / Places in News Places in News Hadramout (Hadhramaut) Province Mukalla
Venezuela V-P to take over as Maduro held in U.S. jail
Why in News ? Relevance GS-II | International Relations, Global Politics, India’s Foreign Policy Basics — Political Context of Venezuela Economic & Security Context India’s Position Global Reactions — Likely Trajectories Venezuela
Karen and Arakan (Rakhine) Regions
Why in News ? Elections are underway in Myanmar (three-phase polling from Dec 28, 2025 to Jan 2026), and rebel groups from the Karen and Arakan/Rakhine regions have expressed dissatisfaction with India’s response, urging stronger pressure on the junta for an inclusive process. Relevance GS-II | International Relations — Neighbourhood First Where are Karen & Arakan (Rakhine) Regions?
How India has managed to weave ‘RCEP minus China’
Why in news ? Relevance RCEP in brief India’s stated concerns What India is doing instead — ‘RCEP minus China’ ? Why this strategy matters ? India–New Zealand FTA Comparative assessment: Joining RCEP vs ‘Minus-China’ path Critiques & Constraints Strategic implications Data-linked takeaway indicators
India New Zealand wind up FTA talks set to boost trade
Why in News ? Relevance India–New Zealand Economic Context Core Trade Architecture of the FTA A. Tariff Liberalisation B. Sensitive Sector Protection (India’s Red Lines) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal explicitly stated that farmer and dairy interests were fully protected. Mobility & Services: A Strategic Gain for India Investment Dimension: USD 20 Billion Over 15 Years Strategic […]
India–Oman CEPA Agreement
Why is it in News? Basics: What is a CEPA? Key Provisions of India–Oman CEPA 1. Market Access – Goods Oman → India India → Oman 2. Trade in Services (High Relevance for India) 3. Investment & Business Facilitation India–Oman Trade Snapshot (Data-driven) Composition of Trade (2024–25) India’s Key Exports India’s Key Imports Strategic Significance for India 1. Economic […]
India faces its greatest strategic challenge in Bangladesh since 1971
Why is it in News? Relevance GS II – International Relations GS II – Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Core Assertion of the Report Background: India–Bangladesh Relations (Context) What Has Changed? 1. Political Transition 2. Generational Discontinuity 3. Resurgence of Islamists 4. Strategic Inroads by China & Pakistan The Hasina Asylum Issue India’s Decision Diplomatic Sensitivities Strategic Risks for […]
India–Oman Free Trade Agreement
Why is it in News? Relevance What is an FTA / CEPA? India–Oman Economic Snapshot Why Oman Matters Strategically for India? Strategic Economic Gains for India Strategic Economic Gains for Oman How This Fits India’s FTA Strategy ? Risks & Challenges Analytical Takeaway Conclusion The India–Oman CEPA aims to deepen trade, investment and energy cooperation […]