Why India is opposing China-led WTO deal, despite isolation risk
Why in News? Relevance Practice Question What is the IFD Agreement? Key facts Why India is opposing IFD? Institutional concerns Policy space concerns Priority distortion Historical consistency Strategic and geopolitical concerns Arguments of IFD proponents Critical analysis Way forward Prelims pointers
Why is Israel attacking Lebanon?
Why is it in News ? Relevance Practice Question Static background: Israel–Lebanon conflict Historical roots Evolution of Hezbollah 2006 war What is Hezbollah today ? Triggers of current conflict Why ground offensive is concentrated in southern Lebanon ? Why Israel wants to dismantle Hezbollah ? What Israel aims to achieve ? Hezbollah’s response and strategy […]
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 […]