U.S. Deportations of Indian Nationals
Why is this in news? Relevance GS-2 (International Relations) GS-2 (Governance) Key facts Background: Why deportations are rising Case study: Harjit Kaur (73 years old) Major issues emerging 1. Treatment of deportees 2. Student visa vulnerability 3. Sovereignty vs. diplomacy 4. Surveillance expansion 5. Humanitarian concerns Implications for India–U.S. relations
Why is there no peace in Ukraine?
Why Is It in the News? Relevance GS-II: International Relations GS-I/World History GS-II: Global Governance Timeline of Peace Attempts (2022–2025) A. Early 2022: Belarus → Turkey Talks B. March 2022 Istanbul Talks C. Collapse of the Istanbul Process Shift in Strategic Landscape (2023–2025) A. Military B. Political Trump’s 28-Point Peace Plan: Key Features A. Territorial Settlement (Favors […]
How to Navigate a Complex Global Paradigm
Why is it in News? Relevance GS-II: International Relations GS-III: Security & Technology U.S.–China Relations in 2025 Key Themes from the Hong Kong Forum A. Shrinking Space for Nuance B. AI and Technology as the New Global Commons C. Taiwan as a Driver of Militarised Tension D. The Diplomatic Climate E. Ng Eng Hen’s “Dialectic Moment” […]
China’s Global Lending Power Play
Why is it in News? Relevance: GS2 – International Relations GS3 – Economy Basics: What is Chinese Global Lending? Key Data & Trends (2000–2023) Scale Top beneficiaries (country entities) Shift in beneficiary profile Decline in aid Sectoral pattern Structural Shift: From Aid Provider to Commercial Financier Earlier Model (2000–2015) Current Model (2016–2023) Methods & Concerns Raised by […]
Russia claims 75% control of Pokrovsk
Why is it in News? Relevance Basics Where is Pokrovsk? What is Donbas? Strategic Importance Why Russia wants POKROVSK ? Complete Control of Donbas Rail–Road Connectivity Strategic Encirclement Impact on UKRAINE Loss of Key Defensive Node Threat to Major Cities Both could come under frontal and flanking attack. Western Donetsk Exposure Implication Russia’s Gradual Territorial […]
UNESCO’S global Ethics Framework on Neurotechnology
Why in News? Relevance : What is Neurotechnology? Why a Framework Was Needed ? Key Drivers Before UNESCO Framework What UNESCO’s Framework Contains Three-Pillar Structure Core Ethical Principles Protection Principles Innovation Principles Explicit Prohibitions Framework on Innovation & IP Implementation Expectations Key Takeaways
Senkaku Islands
Why in News? Relevance GS 2 – International Relations GS 3 – Security Where Are the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands? Territorial Claims Why Senkaku Matters Strategically ? Latest Developments: China’s “Rights Enforcement Patrol” Why China Is Increasing Pressure Now ? Japan’s Response and Strategic Concerns US Position Broader East Asian Security Implications Implications for India
Don’t use COP30 to change Paris deal ‘architecture’: India
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 2 – International Relations• India’s stance on Paris Agreement architecture and CBDR principle• Role in Global South, BASIC, and LMDC groups• Climate negotiations and geopolitical divide on climate finance• COP30 (Belém, Brazil) – agenda, expectations, and equity debate GS 3 – Environment• Implementation of NDCs and long-term low-emission strategies• Climate adaptation, mitigation, and finance mechanisms• Role of domestic policies aligned with […]
India airlifts 197 citizens rescued from cybercrime centres in south Myanmar
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 2 – International Relations• India–Thailand cooperation under Act East Policy and BIMSTEC• Humanitarian diplomacy and citizen protection abroad• Transnational crimes – cyber fraud and human trafficking• Regional instability post-Myanmar coup (2021) and India’s stakes• International law – Vienna Convention on Consular Relations GS 3 – Internal Security• Cybercrime networks and trafficking nexus• […]
Story of India’s withdrawal from overseas airbase in Tajikistan
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 2 – International Relations• India–Central Asia strategic cooperation and geopolitical shifts• Balancing influence vis-à-vis China and Russia• Impact on India’s extended neighbourhood policy• Bilateral relations with Tajikistan and regional security architecture GS 3 – Defence & Security• Strategic infrastructure and overseas military logistics• Shift towards maritime security and Indo-Pacific […]