Partners Not Rivals – India & China
Relevance : GS 2(International Relations -Bilateral relations with China) Context Strategic Context Border Issue Management Economic & Trade Angle Diplomatic Rebalancing Security & Geopolitical Dimensions
India–US Tariff & Diplomatic Tensions
Trade Relationship Relevance : GS 2(international Relations), GS 3(Indian Economy) Diplomatic Context Geopolitical Layer Domestic Implications for India Opportunities for India Risks & Challenges Big Picture Key Takeaways
Finance Ministry’s July 2025 Economic Review
Tariffs & Trade Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Indian Economy) Immediate Context Finance Ministry’s Key Observations Risks Identified Opportunities in Crisis Global & Domestic Context Key Takeaways
India, Fiji call for open Indo-Pacific region
Basics Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Key Announcements during Rabuka’s Visit (2024) Strategic Significance Underlying Geopolitics
India’s Youth as a Response to U.S. Tariffs
Understanding the Context Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) , GS 3(Indian Economy) Challenges for India Why Youth is India’s Strategic Strength Policy Options for India External/Trade Policy Measures Domestic Economic Strengthening Youth-Centric Strategy Future Outlook Key Takeaways
Breaking down the Chinese wall
Contemporary Diplomatic Developments Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Historical Foundation & Nalanda Legacy Current Engagement Constraints Mutual Learning Opportunities Strategic Limitations & Questions The Nalanda Approach Framework Practical Implementation Steps Values-Based Engagement Contemporary Relevance
What is the status of the ‘recall’ vote in Taiwan?
India-Taiwan Relations: Current Status Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Why India Should Watch This Closely India-Taiwan: Strategic Sensitivities Democracy, Recall, and India: Institutional Comparison Feature Taiwan India Recall Law Citizens can recall legislators via direct vote (under 3-tier process) No recall provision at Centre/State; only anti-defection law and party whip mechanism Legislative Gridlock Yes, due to divided govt (Executive ≠ Legislature) Rare, as […]
Trump raises U.S. tariffs on Indian imports to 50%
Basics of Tariffs & Trade Policy Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ), GS 3 (Indian Economy) Background: U.S.–India Trade Tensions Key Details of the New Tariffs Legal Justification Cited by U.S. India’s Response India’s Oil Trade with Russia – Key Data Implications for India Trade & Economy: Diplomacy: WTO Violation? Geopolitical Analysis What Could India Do? […]
India may change stance amid U.S. tariffs
Context: India, Russia, and Global Energy Geopolitics Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Energy Security) MEA’s Latest Statement: A Clearer, Assertive Tone Trigger: Threats from U.S. President Donald Trump India’s Response to U.S. & EU: Calling Out Double Standards India’s Strategic Options Ahead Broader Implications Data Snapshot (as of 2024-25 estimates) Conclusion India’s statement marks […]
Trump says he will hike tariff on India ‘over next 24 hours’
WHAT’S HAPPENING? Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) TRADE TARIFFS – A SIMPLE EXPLANATION DONALD TRUMP’S KEY ALLEGATIONS TRUMP’S POLICY SIGNALS INDIA’S RESPONSE – STRONG AND DATA-BACKED STRATEGIC AND GEOPOLITICAL UNDERPINNINGS TRADE DATA INSIGHT PREVIOUS TENSIONS UNDER TRUMP (2016–2020) ECONOMIC SECURITY VS. GEOPOLITICS CONCLUSION