About The Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Focus: GS II- Inter Groupings Why in News? The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently approved USD 200 million additional financing for the Rajasthan secondary towns development sector project. About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
Iran in the SCO
Context: Recently, Prime Minister welcomed Iran as the newest member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at the virtual summit of the grouping. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Iran’s Membership in the SCO Background: Changing Geopolitical Landscape: China’s Interest in Iran’s SCO Membership: India’s Delicate Balancing Act […]
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in 2023
Context: Chinese Foreign Ministry recently said that the Chinese President will attend the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) being hosted by India. Relevance: GS II- International relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the SCO? Member states Main goals Focus areas: Organizational structure of SCO The SCO secretariat has two permanent bodies […]
Closer Look On India and Egypt Improved Relations
Context With 12% of world trade passing through the Suez Canal, Egypt is a large West Asian nation with a vital geostrategic location. It has bilateral trade agreements with important countries in West Asia and Africa and acts as India’s gateway to Europe and Africa. Relevance GS Paper 2 – International Relations Mains Question Examine […]
India and Egypt Improve Relations: A Closer Look
Context With 12% of world trade passing through the Suez Canal, Egypt is a large West Asian nation with a vital geostrategic location. It has bilateral trade agreements with important countries in West Asia and Africa and acts as India’s gateway to Europe and Africa. Relevance GS Paper 2 – International Relations Mains Question Examine […]
Children and Armed Conflict Report
Context: Recently, the annual report of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Children and Armed Conflict was published. The report has dropped India’s name from the list in view of measures taken by the Government, specifically in Jammu and Kashmir, to better protect children. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Children and Armed […]
Concerns About India US Digital Trade
Context: During Prime Minister U.S. state visit, cooperation on technology emerged as a prominent talking point and yielded some of the most substantive outcomes. However, digital trade is also the area where some of the biggest U.S. tech companies have recently flagged multiple policy hurdles, including “India’s patently protectionist posture”. Relevance: GS II: International Relations […]
About The World Competitiveness Index
Context: Recently, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) published the World Competitiveness Index. Relevance: GS II: Inernational Relations Dimensions of the Article: About World Competitiveness Index Key Points from the Index: -Source: The Economic Times
About The Mineral Security Partnership
Context: India was recently inducted into the Mineral Security Partnership (MSP). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Mineral Security Partnership: What are Critical Minerals? Major Critical Minerals: Top Producers of Critical Minerals: Rare Earth Elements (REE): -Source: Indian express
Global Liveability Index 2023
Context: Recently, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) unveiled its highly anticipated Global Liveability Index 2023. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Global Liveability Index 2023: Key Highlights: -Source: Indian express