India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue
Context: Recently, the 7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue was co-chaired by Defence Secretary of India and the Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs of Japan in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the 7th Dialogue India’s Relations with Japan Defence Cooperation: Common Groupings: Investment and ODA: Economic Relations: […]
Japan Circumventing Sanctions on Russian oil
Context: Japan has been purchasing oil from Russia at a price above the $60 per barrel price cap imposed by the West, according to reports this week. This has led to speculation that Japan may be breaching an agreement reached last year to cap the price of Russian oil. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions […]
Finland Joined NATO
Context: Recently, Finland joined NATO, marking a definitive shift in Europe’s post World War II alignment and isolating Russia further. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Why has Finland joined NATO? What is NATO? What is important about NATO’s collective defence? Article 5 reads: “The Parties agree that an armed attack against one […]
China’s Renaming of Areas in Arunachal Pradesh
Context: India rejected China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh. India’s Ministry of External Affairs categorically stated that “Arunachal Pradesh is, has been, and will always” be an integral part of India. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Border Disputes, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: Chinese claim over Arunachal Pradesh India and […]
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Context: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies including Russia shook markets by announcing further production cuts of about 1.16 million barrels per day (bpd) Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: India’s crude oil imports from OPEC About Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) What is OPEC+? What […]
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Context: Recently, Britain agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade pact based around the Pacific rim, as it seeks to build ties around the world after leaving the European Union. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is CPTPP? How much does Britain trade with […]
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, an Inter-Ministerial delegation from India led by the Department of Commerce participated in the second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) negotiating round in Bali, Indonesia from March 13-19, 2023. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)
World Happiness Report 2023
Context: India has been ranked at the 126th place among 146 countries in the recently released World Happiness Report. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About World Happiness Report: World Happiness Report 2023 Highlights About United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) -Source: Indian Express
International Telecommunication Union
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Prime Minister will inaugurate the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office and Innovation Centre at a programme in Delhis Vigyan Bhawan. International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Functions of International Telecommunication Union (ITU): India’s association with ITU: ITU Area office and Innovation Centre:
Global Terrorism Index 2023
Context: The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) recently corrected its report related to Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2023 after the Communist Party of India (CPI) was wrongly included in the list of deadliest terror groups of 2022. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Global Terrorism Index: The Global Terrorism Index […]