India U.K. conclude landmark trade deal
Key Highlights of the Agreement Relevance : GS 2(International Relations),GS 3(Indian Economy) Sectoral Gains For India: For the UK: Strategic and Diplomatic Significance Economic Implications For India: Challenges: Political & Policy Impact
At WTO U.S. queries India’s PLI scheme for speciality steel
Context : U.S. Concerns at WTO Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) ,GS 3(Indian Economy) India’s Stand Details of the PLI Scheme India vs. Global Context WTO & Policy Implications
Demise of foreign aid in India
Context and Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Decline in Official Foreign Aid Decline in Private Aid Regulatory Crackdown via FCRA Role of Foreign Aid in NGO Functioning Consequences of Aid Withdrawal Self-Reliance vs. Strategic Myopia
Can the Indus Waters Treaty be suspended unilaterally?
Context : Legal Status of Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT), 1969 Interpretation of “Abeyance” by India ICJ Precedents Strategic and Economic Impact on Pakistan Geopolitical and Diplomatic Implications
U.S. puts India back on IPR watch list
Introduction Relevance : GS 2(International Relations),GS 3(Indian Economy) Key Concerns Highlighted by USTR Other Countries on the List Economic and Strategic Implications
UN statement a Strong win despite ‘dilution
Context : UNSC Statement on Pahalgam Attack Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) India’s Position China’s Role and Response Pakistan’s Reaction Diplomatic Implications India’s Strategic Gains
Philippines and U.S. test air defences as China seizes reef
Context of the Drills Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) China’s Assertive Action Geopolitical Tensions Military Preparations and Reactions Strategic Significance of Tiexian Reef Philippine Government’s Response Chinese Presence and Military Strategy Broader Implications Conclusion
India to explore options it has ‘never considered’ under Indus Waters Treaty
Background of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Current Trigger Possible Measures India May Explore India’s Rationale Strategic Implications Challenges and Considerations Conclusion
Is the World Trade Organization still relevant?
Context : Decline in WTO’s Functions and Relevance Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) United States and WTO: Systemic Undermining MFN Principle & Rise of Bilateralism India’s Position and Resistance China’s Entry and Global Trade Impact Structural and Procedural Flaws Conclusion: Is WTO Still Relevant?
India, EU can collaborate on space policy
Strategic Context Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Key Security Concerns in Outer Space Regulatory Collaboration Opportunities for India India’s Strategic Balancing