PM KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT ECOSOC: UN’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Prime Minister delivered a keynote address virtually at the 2020 High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session. Details and Highlights This was the first address by PM to the broader UN membership since India’s election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. […]
India should believe in the EU
Why in news? India and the EU have many things in common. And there are many areas in which both can expand the cooperation. Common interests Both aim to enhance strategic autonomy and their global standing. Diversifying strategic value chains is also a common interest. Both seek to address the issue of climate change on an urgent basis. Economic […]
China’s post COVID 19 aggression is reshaping Asia
Why in news? China is surrounded by various geopolitical confrontations with a growing array of its Neighbours. standoffs with Vietnam and Malaysia in the South China Sea to threatening Australia with boycotts of wine, beef, barley, and Chinese students is threatening Chinese dominance. Isolating China. The Indian, Japanese, Malaysian, and Australian governments have all taken […]
INDIA’S FOREIGN TRADE: JUNE 2020
Why in news? India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in April-June2020-21* are estimated to be USD 101.02 billion, exhibiting a negative growth of (-)25.92 per cent over the same period last year Foreign trade is all about imports and exports. The backbone of any trade between nations is those products and services which are […]
China’s policy dilemma
Why in news? Military stand-off at the LAC has triggered multi-dimensional fight between India and China. Post de-escalation there are various theories in China over the future of China’s policy towards India. The vision of Assertive China Various factions in China believe that, present conflict is not an “accident” but an “inevitable result” of “India’s […]
LOST OPPORTUNITY
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Iranian government has decided to proceed with the construction of rail line from Chabahar port to Zahedan, on its own without India’s support Reason for Exclusion of India from the project Iran has cited delays from the Indian side in funding and starting the project as the reason. […]
U.S. rejects Beijing’s claims in South China Sea
Why in news? Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday the United States would treat Beijing’s pursuit of resources in the disputed South China Sea as illegal The United States has long rejected Beijing’s sweeping claims in the South China Sea, which is both home to valuable oil and gas deposits and is a […]
EU, India to meet on resuming FTA negotiations
Why in news? Seven years after talks on a free trade agreement were suspended, India and the European Union (EU) are set to agree on a “high level dialogue on trade and investment India EU relations India-EU relations date to the early 1960s, with India being amongst the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with […]
Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA)
Why in news? Pakistan has allowed Afghanistan to send goods to India using the Wagah border. The decision is a part of Islamabad’s commitment under the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) About the agreement The APTTA is a bilateral trade agreement signed in 2010 by Pakistan and Afghanistan. It calls for greater facilitation in the […]
PAKISTAN TO ALLOW AFGHAN EXPORTS THROUGH WAGAH BORDER
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Pakistan will allow Afghanistan to send goods to India using the Wagah border. Details The decision, which is part of Islamabad’s commitment under Pakistan-Afghanistan Transit Trade Agreement, is expected to boost Afghanistan’s exports to India. India had cancelled the Most Favoured Nation status for Pakistan in the aftermath […]