CHINA’S RISING CLOUT IN SOUTH ASIA
Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction Over the past decade, China has boosted its economic and military ties with India’s South Asian neighbours, which could pose a challenge for India. Even as some strategic experts warn of a Chinese hand behind the strain in India-Nepal ties, they warn that growing Chinese influence in the region could […]
India-China Relations post Covid19: Notes for UPSC Exam
India and China wrote history when the informal summit was announced to be held at Wuhan. Following the announcement, Indian Prime minister and Chinese President met at the city of Wuhan on 27th April 2018. This meeting was intended to exchange the views on overarching issues of bilateral and global importance. They Shared the view […]
CANBERRA CONNECT: INDIA AUSTRALIA SUMMIT
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? The virtual summit between Indian Prime Minister Modi and the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, in June 2020 has taken some big steps to elevate the strategic partnership between the two countries. Introduction Over the last decade there has been a steady improvement in the quality and intensity […]
VOTE FOR UNSC SEAT: INDIA LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN BROCHURE
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? India is a candidate for a non-permanent seat at the UNSC for a two-year term beginning January 2021. India launched the campaign brochure for the voting that is to take place for the UNSC Seat (non-permanent). Significance This will be the eighth time India will occupy a non-permanent […]
INDIA, CHINA HOLD DIPLOMATIC TALKS AMID BORDER TENSIONS
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? India and China held talks between their foreign ministries and agreed to follow a consensus that differences should be handled peacefully and should not become disputes, in the highest-level diplomatic engagement since tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) erupted in early May. Decision taken by both […]
THE DE-ESCALATION ROAD MAP FOR INDIA AND CHINA
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? The India-China face-off began with an incident at the Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) took place in May 2020. What is the problem at the border? Troops of both countries have been face-to-face at the Pangong Tso Lake in May 2020 […]
INDIA, AUSTRALIA BROADEN TIES IN KEY SECTORS
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? India and Australia in June 2020 upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and signed several agreements, spanning mining of critical elements, cybersecurity cooperation and defence. It reflects India and Australia’s strong commitment to practical global cooperation to address major challenges like COVID-19. Key Highlights Cooperation across […]
MOVE OVER G7, IT’S TIME FOR A NEW AND IMPROVED G11
Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction US President Donald Trump is keen to expand G7 to include India, Russia, South Korea and Australia. What prompted US to call for an expansion? The G7, formed in 1975-76, comprises the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Japan, and Italy. India is both a military and economic giant but […]
IN HIMALAYAN STAREDOWN, THE DILEMMAS FOR DELHI
Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction The growing number of reports about Chinese troops crossing the disputed Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India in the Ladakh region — neither acknowledged nor denied by the Indian government as yet — indicate a new age of Chinese territorial aggression against India. The growing territorial aggression China’s growing […]
INDIA TO BOOST INFRASTRUCTURE IN AREAS ALONG CHINA BORDER
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? To ramp up infrastructure along the China border, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to spend 10% funds of a Centrally sponsored scheme only on border projects in Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarkhand and Sikkim. Details The Border Area Development Programme (BADP) has been allocated […]