China’s Stapled Visas
Context: Recently, India withdrew its eight-athlete ‘Wushu’ martial arts athletes contingent from the Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China. The move came in response to China’s issuance of stapled visas to three athletes from the Indian team, all of whom were from Arunachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What […]
India and Papua New Guinea Sign MoU for Sharing India Stack
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of Papua New Guinea have taken a significant step towards digital transformation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share India Stack. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights […]
UK-India Young Professionals Scheme
Context: The British Government recently announced the opening of the second ballot of the Young Professional Scheme for Indian citizens. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: India-UK Young Professionals Scheme Features of the India Young Professionals Scheme Visa: Conditions for Visa Holders in the UK: -Source: Indian Express
About The African Union (AU)
Context: India’s G-20 Sherpa recently said that the Indian Prime Minister’s proposal to make the African Union a permanent member of the G-20 has received an overwhelming response from the grouping. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The African Union (AU): Structure: -Source: Indian Express
UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Award
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, the heritage Byculla Railway station which has been restored to its original glory, received the UNESCO award. UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Award: Byculla Railway Station:
About the East Asia Summit
Context: Recently, India’s External Affairs Minister attended the 13th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and utilized the opportunity to engage in discussions with China’s top diplomat, on the sidelines of the event. They discussed outstanding issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), emphasizing the importance of peace and the disengagement of troops. Relevance: […]
About The Kerch Bridge Attack
Context: Recently, The Kerch Bridge, which links the Russian mainland to the Crimean Peninsula in the Black Sea, came under attack. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What happened to the Kerch Bridge? Importance of the Kerch Bridge: Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Status: -Source: The Hindu
US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in the News? The Ministerial meeting of the US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) was held between Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and US Energy Secretary in New Delhi. Key Highlights of the Meeting: Collaboration Across Clean Energy Work Streams: Focus on Emerging Technologies: Net Zero Village Development: Energy […]
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Context: U.K. government signed the accession protocol for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in New Zealand. It makes the United Kingdom the first new member and first European nation to join the bloc since it was created in 2018. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is CPTPP? […]
About The Henley Passport Index
Context: Recently, the Henley Passport Index 2023 was published by the consultancy firm named ‘Henley & Partners’. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Henley Passport Index: International Air Transport Association (IATA) Henley Passport Index 2023: Key Rankings Singapore Tops the List: Germany, Italy, and Spain in Second Place: Japan Drops to […]