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 […]
25th Anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between France and India
Context: The Indian Prime Minister joined French President as the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade, where an Indian tri-services marching contingent participated. Rafale jets from the Indian Air Force were also part of the flypast. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Details: Major Highlights of the Visit Partnership for […]
Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
Context: The first-ever Foreign Ministers’ meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) recently began in Bangkok Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Important International groupings), Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About BIMSTEC History of Formation of the BIMSTEC Significance of BIMSTEC Strategic Significance for India […]
India-UAE Pact on Local Currency Settlement System (LCSS)
Context: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a pact to establish Local Currency Settlement System (LCSS) to promote the use of the Indian rupee (INR) and UAE Dirham (AED) for cross-border transactions. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Agreements during India-UAE Pact LCSS: UPI-IPP: IIT Delhi Campus in Abu Dhabi: Significance of Rupee-Based Cross Border Transactions […]
About the Black Sea Grain Deal
Context: The last ship carrying grain from Ukraine, under a UN-brokered deal that guarantees its safe passage, left the port of Odesa. This deal was set to expire on July 17, and Russia has still not agreed to extend it. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the Black Sea Grain […]