UNCLOS TRIBUNAL: ITALIAN MARINES CASE
Focus: GS-II International Relations, Prelims Why in news? UNCLOS tribunal ruled that the Italian marines accused of killing two fishermen in the waters off Kerala on February 2021, held “immunity” and would face a trial in Italy, not India. However, UNCLOS Tribunal found merit in India’s counter-claim that the marines on board “Enrica Lexie” had […]
INDIA IN UNSC: IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD
Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction India will be back in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2021 at a critical time in the history of the UN. All about the contest The basic contest for the non-permanent seats takes place in the respective regional groups and their sub-groups. […]
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally designated Chinese telecom vendors Huawei Technologies Company and ZTE Corporation, all their parent and subsidiaries, as well as affiliate firms, as “national security threats” to the United States of America. The move is expected to put additional pressure on Huawei and […]
CHINA INVESTING, TRADING THROUGH A THIRD PARTY
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? India suspects that China could be engaging in unfair trade practices by supplying goods and investments through a third party such as Hong Kong and Singapore. Details of Alleged Foul play by China Data suggests significant indirect inflow of Chinese goods and investments through locations with which India […]
CHINA OPENS BORDER DISPUTE WITH BHUTAN
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? China has now created a new border dispute with Bhutan, one of India’s traditional ally. Beijing has been aggressively attempting to alter the status quo in East China Sea, South China Sea and with India in Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh. Details At a virtual meeting of the Global […]
REVIVING SAARC TO DEAL WITH CHINA
Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction As India-China border tensions continue to fester China is chipping away at India’s interests in South Asia. China’s proximity to Pakistan, Nepal moving closer to China and China wooing Bangladesh by offering tariff exemption to 97% of Bangladeshi products – can be a major cause for concern. Most South Asian […]
CHINA’S RISING CLOUT IN SOUTH ASIA
Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction Over the past decade, China has boosted its economic and military ties with India’s South Asian neighbours, which could pose a challenge for India. Even as some strategic experts warn of a Chinese hand behind the strain in India-Nepal ties, they warn that growing Chinese influence in the region could […]
India-China Relations post Covid19: Notes for UPSC Exam
India and China wrote history when the informal summit was announced to be held at Wuhan. Following the announcement, Indian Prime minister and Chinese President met at the city of Wuhan on 27th April 2018. This meeting was intended to exchange the views on overarching issues of bilateral and global importance. They Shared the view […]
CANBERRA CONNECT: INDIA AUSTRALIA SUMMIT
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? The virtual summit between Indian Prime Minister Modi and the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, in June 2020 has taken some big steps to elevate the strategic partnership between the two countries. Introduction Over the last decade there has been a steady improvement in the quality and intensity […]
VOTE FOR UNSC SEAT: INDIA LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN BROCHURE
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? India is a candidate for a non-permanent seat at the UNSC for a two-year term beginning January 2021. India launched the campaign brochure for the voting that is to take place for the UNSC Seat (non-permanent). Significance This will be the eighth time India will occupy a non-permanent […]