Importance of IOR for India and Its Neighborhood
Context Speaking at the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Plus Defence Ministers’ Conclave, Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh stated that India is prepared to provide missiles and weapon systems to friendly countries in the region. He stated that India seeks the IOR countries’ cooperation in combating terrorism, narcotics, and unregulated fishing in the Indian Ocean. Relevance […]
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Context: Pakistan is expected to be taken off the Financial Action Task Force grey list at the global watchdog body’s plenary session in Paris this week, although it will be asked to update members on its actions to counter terror financing and money laundering on a regular basis, in a decision that India will monitor […]
Iranian Kamikaze Drones
Context According to Ukrainian officials, the capital region of Ukraine was recently struck by Iranian-made kamikaze drones. Ukraine claims Russia imported the drones, known as Shahed-136 in Iran. Tehran officials, for their part, deny supplying Russia with the weapons. Relevance GS Paper 2: International relations GS Paper 3: Security challenges and their management in border […]
About International Solar Alliance
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The Fifth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance was inaugurated by Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, India in his capacity as the President, International Solar Alliance. About International Solar Alliance (ISA) The International Solar Alliance is an alliance of 121 countries initiated by India, […]
Everything About Interpol
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? The Prime Minister, addressed the 90th Interpol General Assembly in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. About Interpol The International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO), commonly known as INTERPOL, is an international organization that facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control. Headquartered in Lyon, it has seven regional bureaus worldwide and […]
East Asia Summit
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, India participated in the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting held in Hanoi, Vietnam. About: East Asia Summit It was established in 2005. It is a forum of 18 regional leaders for strategic dialogue and cooperation on the key political, security, and economic challenges facing the Indo-Pacific […]
China’s Wolf Warrior Diplomacy
Context: As China’s position has undergone a change in world affairs over the years, Xi has advocated for a more intensive approach towards handling issues both domestically and internationally. The “wolf warrior” style of Chinese diplomacy particularly attracted attention. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Wolf warrior diplomacy Need for wolf warrior […]
Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for External Affairs addressed the 6th Summit of Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Astana, Kazakhstan. India is one of the founding members of Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA). Relevance: GS-II: International Relations, Prelims Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Experts discussed how the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF), which provide a basis for developing, integrating, strengthening, and maximizing geospatial information management in all countries, could help supporting sustainable development and the well-being of society as well as overcoming challenges of the global village like flood, earthquake, […]
The IMF’s Economic Report
Context The International Monetary Fund’s most recent World Economic Outlook report reduced India’s economic growth forecast for 2022 to 6.8%. This is a significant decrease from its previous forecast of 7.4% issued in July 2022. Relevance GS Paper 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Mains Question What are the main criticisms of […]