India’s Cheetah Diplomacy in Africa
Project Context and Strategic Relevance Relevance : GS 2(International Relations), GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Bilateral Dynamics with Key African Nations 1. South Africa – A Technically Strong But Politically Shifting Ally 2. Botswana – A Steady Contributor Despite Regional Volatility 3. Kenya – A Long-Term Strategic Investment, Not Immediate Source 4. Tanzania and Sudan – On the […]
India–UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA)
Core Agreement Highlights Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) ,GS 3(Economy -Import & Export) India’s Key Economic Gains Relief on Social Security Contributions Broader Trade & Investment Impacts Movement of People & Services Strategic & Defence Roadmap (Vision 2035) Retrospective Linkages Future Implications
How Denmark Plans to Use Copyright Law to Protect Against Deepfakes
Context Denmark has proposed a new legal approach to combat the spread of deepfakes—synthetic media generated using AI—by extending copyright protections to individuals’ facial features, voice, and appearance, even if the manipulated media is not originally theirs. Relevance : GS 2(International Relations , Social Issues) Why This Matters Key Features of Denmark’s Proposal Provision Description Copyright-like Protection Individuals will get […]
India’s Opportunity to Repay Green Revolution Debt
From Recipient to Contributor Relevance : GS-2 & GS-3 – International Relations (South-South cooperation) and Agriculture R&D. Leadership in Wheat Innovation Strategic Opportunity for India Key Implications Policy Recommendations
What will be effect of rising military spending?
NATO’s New Defence Target: A Paradigm Shift Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Defence ,Internal Security) Global Military Expenditure: Rising Rapidly Development vs. Defence: Stark Contrasts India-Specific Concerns Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Peace Trends Key Takeaways
Declaration at BRICS summit reflects India’s concerns over terrorism
India used the 17th BRICS Summit (2025) in Rio de Janeiro to spotlight the lack of Global South representation in key global institutions. PM Modi called for reforms in global governance and condemned cross-border terrorism, aligning BRICS with India’s core diplomatic concerns. Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Global Governance Reform Voice of the Global South BRICS Expansion Counter-Terrorism Stand International […]
Quad to create critical minerals’ supply chain
Context & Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) , GS 3(Critical Minerals) What Are Critical Minerals? China’s Dominance Quad’s Response: A Strategic Alternative India’s EV and Tech Industry at Stake Global Trends & Linkages Additional Insights Challenges Ahead Way Forward
At Bangkok event a commitment to count every birth and death
Regional Commitments and Progress Relevance : GS 2(International Relations , Governance) Statistical Gains (2012–2022) Why CRVS Matters India’s Efforts Voices from the Conference Challenges and Future Actions
U.S.’s heavy duty attack on Iran’s nuke sites
Context & Strategic Significance Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) How the Strike Unfolded Why B-2 Bombers and MOPs Were Used Capabilities and Challenges of B-2 Bomber Military and Political Implications Next-Gen Stealth Bomber: B-21 Raider Conclusion
No headway in India-ASEAN trade deal review despite 9 meetings in last one year
Background: ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Signed in 2009. India opened 71% of its tariff lines to ASEAN. In contrast: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations),GS 3(Economy) Trade Imbalance Concerns over 15 years: Review Efforts and Deadlock China Angle: Rules of Origin Violation Strategic and Economic Implications Way Forward India may need to: