India unlikely to ratify ‘High Seas Treaty’ at U.N
What is the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement)? Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) India’s Status and Position Procedural and Legal Challenges Global Progress India’s Marine Strategy Highlights at Conference Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized: India’s Broader Marine Diplomacy
India and Mongolia hold joint military exercise to enhance interoperability
Key Highlights Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Objectives & Focus Areas Strategic Significance Operational and Tactical Gains People-to-People & Cultural Exchange
Trump revives controversial travel ban against 12 nations
Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Stated Justification Geopolitical and Diplomatic Implications Domestic and Legal Ramifications Economic & Social Impact Political Strategy Potential Repercussions
West Asia crisis could delay IMEC
Geopolitical Concerns Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Nature of IMEC Competition from BRI Operational Challenges Need for an Institutional Framework Funding Issues Customs Bottlenecks Strategic Significance
Major setback for Trump as U.S. court blocks tariffs
Context & Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Economy ,Trade) Key Legal Findings Implications of the Ruling Broader Significance Way Ahead
Developing nations face ‘tidal wave’ of China debt as repayments breach records
Rising Debt Crisis Among Poor Nations Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) From Lender to Collector: China’s Transition Lowy Institute Findings China’s Response Geopolitical and Economic Implications Broader Context
As U.S. pulls back, China is primed to expand its soft power
U.S. Retreat from Global Commitments Relevance : GS 2(International Relations , Global Order) China’s Expanding Financial Footprint Shift in Climate Financing Influence Rise as a Global Creditor Shifting Global Perceptions Implications for Global Governance Conclusion
Narrating the nation abroad
Context : Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Global Performance of Legitimacy Narrative Control vs. Legitimacy Deficit Crisis of Credibility in the Information Age Collapse of Verifiable News Battle for the Grounds of Persuasion Key Takeaway
Understanding India’s relationship with Turkey and Azerbaijan
Geopolitical Context Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Defense & Strategic Alignments India’s Strategic Responses Economic & Trade Impact Tourism Trends Education Ties
India notifies WTO of plan to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports
Background of the Dispute Relevance: GS 2(International Relations) India’s Response Legal and Trade Implications Timeline Not a First-Time Move Current Trade Tensions Despite Talks WTO Relevance