Don’t use COP30 to change Paris deal ‘architecture’: India
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 2 – International Relations• India’s stance on Paris Agreement architecture and CBDR principle• Role in Global South, BASIC, and LMDC groups• Climate negotiations and geopolitical divide on climate finance• COP30 (Belém, Brazil) – agenda, expectations, and equity debate GS 3 – Environment• Implementation of NDCs and long-term low-emission strategies• Climate adaptation, mitigation, and finance mechanisms• Role of domestic policies aligned with […]
India airlifts 197 citizens rescued from cybercrime centres in south Myanmar
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 2 – International Relations• India–Thailand cooperation under Act East Policy and BIMSTEC• Humanitarian diplomacy and citizen protection abroad• Transnational crimes – cyber fraud and human trafficking• Regional instability post-Myanmar coup (2021) and India’s stakes• International law – Vienna Convention on Consular Relations GS 3 – Internal Security• Cybercrime networks and trafficking nexus• […]
Story of India’s withdrawal from overseas airbase in Tajikistan
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 2 – International Relations• India–Central Asia strategic cooperation and geopolitical shifts• Balancing influence vis-à-vis China and Russia• Impact on India’s extended neighbourhood policy• Bilateral relations with Tajikistan and regional security architecture GS 3 – Defence & Security• Strategic infrastructure and overseas military logistics• Shift towards maritime security and Indo-Pacific […]
U.S. Nuclear Testing Debate and the Future of Global Non-Proliferation
Why in News? Relevance GS-2 (International Relations): GS-3 (Security): Nuclear Testing and Treaties Key Treaties and Legal Framework Global Nuclear Arsenals (2025, Source: Federation of American Scientists) Country Estimated Warheads Status Russia 4,309 De-ratified CTBT; new delivery systems tested U.S. 3,708 Subcritical tests continue China ~1,000 Rapid buildup; new silos at Xinjiang France 290 No […]
India–Peru & India–Chile Free Trade Agreements
Why in News ? Relevance GS-2 (International Relations): GS-3 (Economy): Background Strategic and Economic Significance 1. Access to Critical Minerals 2. Trade Diversification 3. Tariff and Market Access 4. Complementary Economies Current Trade Data (2024–25) Progress in Negotiations (2025 Rounds) Broader Geoeconomic Implications Challenges Ahead Way Forward
The Forgotten Internationalists
Context Relevance: • GS-2 (International Relations): Analyses UN reforms, Global South diplomacy, and India’s historical role in shaping postcolonial internationalism. • GS-1 (Modern History): Examines figures like U Thant and K.M. Panikkar in Cold War and decolonisation contexts. The UN’s Current Crisis U Thant’s Legacy: Global South Diplomacy K.M. Panikkar’s Vision: India’s Civilisational Diplomacy Comparative Overview Aspect U Thant […]
Inequality fuels pandemics and prolongs crises
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper II (International Relations & Governance): GS Paper III (Economy & Disaster Management): GS Paper I (Society): Key Findings of the Report Major Causes Identified Global Inequality Dimensions Impacts Highlighted Recommendations by UNAIDS Broader Context India Relevance
How BRICS is challenging SWIFT
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper II (International Relations): GS Paper III (Economy): Background – BRICS’ Financial Autonomy Journey The 2024 Kazan Summit – Key Milestones Why BRICS Wants to De-dollarise ? Existing National Payment Systems (Building Blocks for BRICS Pay) Country System Features / Strengths Russia SPFS (System for Transfer of Financial […]
Tropical Forests Forever Fund
Why in News ? Relevance: Background: Evolution of COP & Climate Politics Brazil’s Climate Dualism Tropical Forest Forever Fund (Brazil’s Proposal) India’s Strategic Priorities at COP30 (a) Adaptation over Mitigation (b) Finance Delivery (c) Technology & Capacity Building Equity & Ethics in Climate Action 10 Years Since Paris: The Implementation Reckoning Indicator India Brazil Renewable […]
High Seas Treaty
Why in News ? Relevance: Background Key Features of the Treaty Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs) Area-Based Management Tools (ABMTs) & Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) Capacity Building & Technology Transfer Significance Major Issues & Challenges Legal Ambiguity Governance of MGRs Implementation Capacity Financial Mechanisms India’s Relevance & Stand Way Forward