Red Sea Ship Attacks and Panama Canal Drought
Context: Recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea trade route and the ongoing drought problem at the Panama Canal have raised worries about global trade disruptions. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Issues in the Red Sea and Panama Canal: Overview Red Sea: Panama Canal: Significance of Maritime Transport in Global Trade: Measures India […]
About India-Russia Bilateral Meeting
Context: Summary: India’s External Affairs Minister undertook a recent visit to Russia, resulting in crucial bilateral agreements. The focus areas of collaboration encompassed nuclear power, medicines, pharmaceutical substances, and medical devices. This diplomatic engagement reflects the strengthening ties between the two nations across diverse sectors. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key […]
India-Russia Ties in a Changed World
Context: The significance of the visit by External Affairs of India to Russia this week is underscored by the concerted effort made by New Delhi and Moscow to ensure the success and productivity of the meetings. This extended five-day visit holds particular weight for India, especially considering the culmination of a year marked by active […]
The Evolving Role of the Colombo Security Conclave
Context: In early December, Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Adviser (NSA), participated in the sixth NSA meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC). The meeting conducted a comprehensive review of the CSC’s developments and progress over the past year, culminating in an agreement on a roadmap for the year 2024. Relevance: GS2- International Relations- Bilateral, Regional […]
20th Anniversary of UNCAC
Context: The year 2023 commemorates the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The G20 actively engages in global anti-corruption efforts through its Anti-Corruption Working Group, discussing relevant topics in the B20 and SAI20 dialogues within the G20 Social track. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: United Nations Convention […]
India-Oman Joint Vision Partnership
Context: Recently, India and Oman have adopted the India Oman Joint Vision Partnership For the Future, setting the stage for bilateral cooperation and charting pathways for future collaboration between the two countries. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Bilateral Meet: Agreements and Collaborations: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Oman-India Investment […]
Surge in Illegal Indian Migrants to the U.S
Context Over the past decade, the influx of illegal Indian migrants to the U.S. has witnessed a remarkable surge, escalating from a modest 1,500 a decade ago to a staggering 96,917 in 2023, according to data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The most significant increase in illegal border crossings by Indians has been […]
India’s Position on the Gaza Crisis
Context: Two months after Israel initiated airstrikes on Gaza in response to the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas, India changed its stance and, along with 152 other nations, supported a resolution at the UN General Assembly. This marked a shift from India’s previous abstention during the last UNGA resolution on October 26, despite the death of […]
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Context: India recently rejected a statement issued by the OIC on a judgement of the Supreme Court upholding the abrogation of Article 370 that guaranteed special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Why is the region important for India? How […]
EU Proposes Groundbreaking AI Regulation
Context: The European Union (EU) is poised to enact the world’s inaugural comprehensive legislation for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The proposed framework is anticipated to face a parliamentary vote in early 2024, with potential enforcement as early as 2025. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Components of the EU Framework […]