Demise of foreign aid in India
Context and Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Decline in Official Foreign Aid Decline in Private Aid Regulatory Crackdown via FCRA Role of Foreign Aid in NGO Functioning Consequences of Aid Withdrawal Self-Reliance vs. Strategic Myopia
Can the Indus Waters Treaty be suspended unilaterally?
Context : Legal Status of Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT), 1969 Interpretation of “Abeyance” by India ICJ Precedents Strategic and Economic Impact on Pakistan Geopolitical and Diplomatic Implications
U.S. puts India back on IPR watch list
Introduction Relevance : GS 2(International Relations),GS 3(Indian Economy) Key Concerns Highlighted by USTR Other Countries on the List Economic and Strategic Implications
UN statement a Strong win despite ‘dilution
Context : UNSC Statement on Pahalgam Attack Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) India’s Position China’s Role and Response Pakistan’s Reaction Diplomatic Implications India’s Strategic Gains
Philippines and U.S. test air defences as China seizes reef
Context of the Drills Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) China’s Assertive Action Geopolitical Tensions Military Preparations and Reactions Strategic Significance of Tiexian Reef Philippine Government’s Response Chinese Presence and Military Strategy Broader Implications Conclusion
India to explore options it has ‘never considered’ under Indus Waters Treaty
Background of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Current Trigger Possible Measures India May Explore India’s Rationale Strategic Implications Challenges and Considerations Conclusion
India, EU can collaborate on space policy
Strategic Context Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Key Security Concerns in Outer Space Regulatory Collaboration Opportunities for India India’s Strategic Balancing
U.S. visas issued to Indian students decline by 30%
Context : In February 2025, the U.S. issued 30% fewer student visas to Indians compared to the same month in 2024 — the sharpest decline among top source countries. This comes amid rising visa denials and terminations affecting international students, especially from India. Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Concerning Trends Wider Structural Issues India-Specific Implications Geopolitical Angle
Indias trade deficit with China widens to record $99.2 billion
Context : Magnitude of the Trade Deficit Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) ,GS 3(Indian Economy) Composition of Imports from China Stagnant Indian Exports Geopolitical Context Economic and Strategic Implications for India Policy Response and Way Forward
India, Africa maritime engagement exercise
Strategic & Diplomatic Significance Relevance : GS 2(Internal Relations) Participating Nations Naval Assets & Deployment Objectives & Activities Broader Geostrategic Context Long-Term Implications