BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility (TTF)
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the PM has approved a Memorandum of Association (MoA) by India for the establishment of the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility (TTF). About BIMSTEC The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an international organisation of seven nations […]
Financial Action Task Force
Context: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the international watchdog monitoring money laundering, terror financing, and other threats to global financial networks, is expected to decide whether to take Pakistan off the ‘grey’ list at the end of its ongoing plenary session in Berlin. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Financial Action […]
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister was apprised about the Agreement signed among the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states on cooperation in the field of youth work among the authorized bodies of the member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). About the Agreement: The areas […]
India Needs a Forward-Looking Strategy on Pakistan
Context India’s approach in dealing with Pakistan today is very different from the framework that emerged at the dawn of the 1990s. Relevance GS-II: India and its Neighborhood- Relations Dimensions of the Article Terms of Engagement with Pakistan Reset in Engagement Way Forward Terms of Engagement with Pakistan From the 1990s, for nearly three decades, […]
Why India Must Engage Taliban
Context It is good that India has extended humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan at this time through international agencies and not let its unhappiness with the Taliban’s policies come in the way. Relevance GS-II: India and its Neighborhood- Relations Dimensions of the Article India’s recent engagement with Afghanistan Why Afghanistan matters to India’s Security So, what […]
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Context: Recently, India hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) over its statement condemning the derogatory comments made by two BJP leaders on Prophet Muhammed and Islam, even as more nations, including India’s crucial Gulf partner, the UAE, security partners Oman and Jordan, Pakistan and the Maldives, came out strongly against the remarks. […]
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties
Context: The CBI is in the process of sending requests to several countries seeking information under the MLATs about those involved in the online sexual abuse of minors and circulation of child pornographic material on social media platforms. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About MLATs Benefits of Treaty Enforcement of MLAT […]
Industry Transition Dialogue
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? Recently, India and Sweden hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, as a part of their joint initiative i.e. Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT). About LeadIT: The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) gathers countries and companies that are committed to action to achieve the Paris Agreement. It was launched by the governments of […]
European Union Ban Russian Oil
Context: As part of the sixth package of sanctions since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union member states reached an agreement to ban 90% of Russian crude oil imports by the end of the year. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Original proposal of the oil embargo Rationale behind such a […]
Pacific Nations Reject China Security Pact
Context: China has suffered a big diplomatic humiliation in the pacific. 10 island nations in the region rejected China’s proposed security pact. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Features of the Pact Why did Pacific Nations reject? Features of the Pact China has proposed to significantly up its activity in the South […]