WHAT WAS SAID RECENTLY ABOUT INDIA – U.S.
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? External Affairs Minister has said that the U.S. needs to learn to work with a more multipolar world and “go beyond” alliances – at the U.S. India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit. At the same summit, the Prime Minister invited U.S. companies to invest in India’s healthcare, infrastructure, […]
ANOTHER FRONT: ON INDIA, BHUTAN AND CHINA
Focus: GS-II International relations Why in news? For the third time China repeated its claim that Bhutan’s eastern boundary was a “disputed” area with Bhutan. A look at the beginnings of the Claim Chinese representative tried to stop funding for the Sakteng forest reserve at a UNDP-led Global Environment Facility (GEF) conference. The Sakteng forest […]
CHINA REPEATS CLAIM ON BHUTAN’S EAST
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? China said that it has offered Bhutan a “package solution” to its boundary dispute, reviving a reference to its 1996 proposal for a territory swap to give Bhutan the disputed areas in its north in exchange for the disputed western areas, including Doklam. Forcing a Border Settlement? The […]
THE MAIN PLANKS IN A COUNTER-CHINA POLICY
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? The situation along the China-India border in Ladakh region is still tense. The disengagement process is proving difficult, and the latest meeting of the Corps Commanders has not resulted in any demonstrable progress regarding troop disengagement/de-escalation. China’s objective It appears that China is intent on managing the ground […]
UK SUSPENDS HK EXTRADITION TREATY, BLOCKS SALE OF ARMS
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? The UK escalated its ennui with China following Beijing’s recent enactment of a security law for Hong Kong by suspending the extradition treaty with it “immediately and indefinitely” and banned the export of items related to suppressing riots. This action follows: Recent ban on Chinese company Huawei, High-profile […]
US & INDIA CONDUCT JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? A US carrier strike group led by aircraft carrier USS Nimitz conducted a “cooperative” exercise with Indian warships in the Indian Ocean. Details The USS Nimitz, along with guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton, missile destroyers USS Sterett and USS Ralph Johnson, participated in what the US described as a […]
INDIA IDEAS SUMMIT
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Indian Prime Minister will deliver the keynote address at the India Ideas Summit. India Ideas Summit The India Ideas Summit is being hosted by the US-India Business Council (USIBC). The theme for this year’s India Ideas Summit is ‘Building a Better Future’. The Summit will witness discussions on […]
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACTION PLAN: INDIA – U.S. SEP
Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction India and the US have a long-standing energy collaboration, which was reinforced through the announcement of a new US–India Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP). The India–US Strategic Energy Partnership has four pillars: Oil and Gas, Power and Energy Efficiency, Renewable and Sustainable Growth. The Sustainable Growth pillar is being co-chaired by […]
INDIA CHINA AND THE INDIAN OCEAN
Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction There is speculation in the media that New Delhi could soon invite Australia to join the Malabar naval exercises to be held later in 2020. While no decision was reached, it appears a green signal to Australia could soon be given, making it the first time since 2007 that all […]
G20 FMCBG MEETING
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs participated in the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting. Details and Highlights The G-20 FMCBG meeting was held to discuss the global economic outlook amid evolving COVID-19 pandemic crisis along with other G20 Finance Track priorities for […]