India’s First National Report on the Nagoya Protocol (NR1)
Context Relevance Practice Questions Q.“India has emerged as a global leader in Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) under the Nagoya Protocol.” Examine the institutional and legal factors behind this success. (250 words) Institutional Framework Legal & Policy Framework Access & Compliance Mechanism Benefit Sharing (ABS Outcomes) Community Participation & Equity Digital Governance & Innovation Global […]
U.S. Section 301 Investigations Against India
Context Relevance Practice Question Current U.S. Tariff Situation What is Section 301 of the Trade Act, 1974? First Investigation: Excess Manufacturing Capacity Allegation Sectors Identified Evidence Cited U.S. Concern Second Investigation: Forced Labour Allegations Scope of Investigation Key Allegation Coverage U.S. Policy Context How These Investigations Link to U.S. Tariff Policy ? Legal Strategy After […]
Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Clashes
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – International Relations GS Paper III – Security Mains Practice Question (15 Marks) Static Background 1. The Durand Line Dispute 2. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Factor 3. Taliban Government (Post-2021) Geopolitical Context 1. Pakistan’s Security Calculus 2. Afghanistan’s Strategic Signalling International Law Perspective Sovereignty and Non-Intervention Counter-Terrorism Law Regional […]
Switzerland’s President announces Geneva as host of 2027 AI Impact Summit
A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background Key Dimensions 1. Geopolitical / Strategic Dimension 2. Legal / Normative Dimension 3. Economic Dimension 4. Governance / Institutional Dimension 5. India’s Strategic Interests D. Critical Analysis E. Way Forward F. Exam Orientation Prelims Pointers Practice Question (15 Marks)
Africa’s Strategic Minerals & Global Supply Chains
A. Issue in Brief Relevance GS 2 (IR) GS 3 (Economy & Security) B. Core Argument of the Report C. Economic Dimension D. Infrastructure & Development Dimension E. Geopolitical / IR Dimension F. Regional Integration G. Gold as a Macro-Stabiliser H. Governance Challenges I. Broader Development Linkages J. Way Forward K. Exam Orientation Prelims Pointers […]
AI Impact Summit 2026: India & Global AI Governance
A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background Global AI Governance Context India’s AI Ecosystem C. Key Dimensions 1) Geopolitical Significance 2) Economic & Innovation Impact 3) Human-Centric AI Approach 4) Tech Diplomacy & Standards D. Critical Analysis Opportunities Concerns / Risks E. Way Forward F. Exam Orientation Prelims Pointers Mains Practice Question (15M)
Ambiguities in the U.S.–India Trade Deal
Source : The Hindu A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background Trajectory of India–U.S. Trade Disputes C. Key Dimensions 1) Tariffs & Market Access Example: Earlier tariff cuts on U.S. almonds and apples were used as confidence-building measures. 2) Agriculture Sensitivity Example: India kept dairy largely out of RCEP, showing consistent defensive stance. 3) […]
India–Malaysia Strategic Partnership
Why in News ? Recent Bilateral Developments Relevance GS 2 (International Relations) GS 3 (Economy & Security) Basics & Core Keywords Strategic Partnership Local Currency Trade Semiconductor Cooperation Indo-Pacific Historical & Civilisational Links Maritime & Cultural Ties Diaspora Diplomacy Political & Diplomatic Dimension UNSC Support High-Level Engagement Economic Dimension Trade & Investment Currency Diversification […]
Who Owns Innovation in Outer Space? — Law, Patents and Power
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – International Relations GS Paper III – Science & Technology Background — Why Space Innovation Raises Legal Questions ? Extreme Operating Conditions Commercialisation of Space The Central Question How Patents Work on Earth ? Principle of Territoriality Role of National Jurisdictions Breakdown of Territorial Logic in Space Outer […]
Syria’s Kurdish Regions: Autonomy, Conflict, and Geopolitics
Why is it in News? Relevance GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 1 (World Geography & Society) Location and Strategic Importance Kurdish Regions of Syria (Rojava) Who Are Syria’s Kurds? Demography and Political Aspirations