Baguette – UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Context: Recently, Baguette — the staple French bread — was inscribed into the UN’s list of intangible cultural heritage (ICH). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is a baguette? About UNESCO Tangible and Intangible Heritage Definition of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Criteria for the selection There are three criteria for an […]
India and UNSC
Context: On 1st December, India assumed the monthly rotating presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the second time in its two-year tenure as an elected member of the Council in 2021-22. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology, GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: United Nations Security Council Membership Functions and Powers of UNSC […]
India – Egypt Relations
Context Relevance GS Paper 2- International relations, Bilateral relations Mains Question India must reconsider its strategic convergence with the United States, as the United States’ foreign policy in the Middle East affects India’s interests. Comment. (250 words) Egypt – India Background of Bilateral Relationship: Bilateral trade • Economic Relations India’s wheat export Courses in Defense […]
Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, the fourth edition of Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue concluded in Delhi. Theme: Operationalising the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative About Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) Objectives: About Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
Russia’s Nuclear Icebreakers
Context: Recently, Russian President virtually presided over the launch and flag raising ceremony of two nuclear-powered icebreakers at St. Petersburg and said such icebreakers were of “strategic importance”. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Why are the Russian icebreakers significant? Why are countries racing towards the Arctic? India’s stand with respect to […]
India-Australia Trade Agreement
Context: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles said that duties on 100 percent tariff lines would be eliminated by Australia under the landmark India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA). Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: India-Australia ECTA Main features: What are the […]
What Is At Stake At The G20 Summit?
Context Relevance GS Paper 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Mains Question Do you believe that the recent G20 summits have devolved into talking shops rather than getting down to business? Analyze critically. (250 words) The Bali summit will focus on three key issues: What else is on the line? The […]
What is the East Asia Summit?
Context: Vice President addressed the East Asia Summit on the last day of his visit to Cambodia, as the three-day Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit concluded. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the East Asia Summit? What are the EAS’s links with India? -Source: Indian Express
G-20 Nations Meet
Context: Recently, leaders of the G-20 nations will gather at Bali’s Nusa Dua resort for the 17th summit of the world’s most advanced economies. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Agenda for the 2022 summit The motto for this G-20 is Recover Together, Recover Stronger The Bali summit will have three key priorities. […]
Indo-Pacific Peace and Stability
Context The 19th ASEAN-India Summit recently took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar represented India. Relevance GS Paper – 2: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, India and its Neighbourhood. Mains Question Instead of joining the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, India should prefer bilateral economic forums […]