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 […]
About The ASEAN Conference
Focus: GS II- International Groupings Why in News? The Vice President led the Indian delegation, including the External Affairs Minister, at the 19th ASEAN-India Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. About the Conference: About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising Ten Countries in […]
Russia’s Withdrawal From Kherson
Context: Ukraine’s defence and intelligence unit has reported on the withdrawal of Russian troops from Kherson but predicts it to be a delusion for a retreat. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Where is Kherson and why is it important? How did Kherson come under Russia’s control? Why has Moscow announced its […]
2nd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meet
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? India hosted the Second Agriculture Ministerial-level meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Highlights About BIMSTEC The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) […]
G20 Logo Unveiled
Context: Prime Minister unveiled the logo, theme and website of India’s G20 presidency. The logo bears a lotus and the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One Earth, One Family, One Future’. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Significance of the G20 logo About G20 Structure and functioning of G20 -Source: Indian Express
Putin’s Nuclear Bluff and Lessons
Context India’s foreign minister, S Jaishankar, recently paid a bilateral visit to Moscow, which coincided with a heightened global perception of Russia’s nuclear threat. The article discusses possible lessons for India from its hostile neighbour Pakistan in the midst of Putin’s nuclear bluff in the ongoing Ukraine war. Relevance GS Paper 2: Multipolar World, Bilateral, […]
Black Sea Grain Initiative
Context: In a move that allayed concerns about yet another disruption to global food supply chains, Russia last week re-joined the Black Sea Grain deal. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the Black Sea Grain Initiative? Why is it important? About the Black Sea -Source: The Hindu