Embroiling Transnistria in the Russia-Ukraine War
Context: As the Russia-Ukraine War completes over two months, Transnistria, the tiny breakaway region of Moldova, risks being dragged into the conflict. Relevance: GS II- International relations Dimensions of the Article: Where is Transnistria? What is the political make-up of Transnistria? Why is it in the news now? What lies ahead? Where is Transnistria? The […]
China’s Global Security Initiative
Context: Recently, a new Global Security Initiative (GSI) was put forward by Chinese President. However, China did not provide much clarity or details about the proposed global security initiative. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is Global Security Initiative? Key propositions made by China’s President Reactions of Quad Members What is Global Security […]
Mission SAGAR
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? With the overarching aim of providing critical medical aid to Sri Lanka during the ongoing crisis, INS Gharial as part of Mission SAGAR IX arrived at Colombo and delivered over 760 kgs of 107 types of critical lifesaving medicines. About Mission Sagar This deployment as ‘Mission Sagar’, […]
Common Values, Shared Threats in India-Australia Cyber Security Ties
Context Western and media attention may be focused on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but countries have not taken their eye off the Indo-Pacific where there is clear evidence of the changing world order. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Dimensions of the Article India and […]
Indonesia’s Palm oil Export Ban
Context: Indonesia, the world’s biggest producer, exporter, and consumer of palm oil, will ban all exports of the commodity and its raw materials to reduce domestic shortages of cooking oil and bring down its skyrocketing prices. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: How important is palm oil to global supply chains? Why […]
The Goal of An Energy-Secure South Asia
Context Given that a 0.46% increase in energy consumption leads to a 1% increase in GDP per capita, electrification not only helps in improving lifestyle but also adds to the aggregate economy by improving the nation’s GDP. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Dimensions of the […]
Countries Will Have To ‘Justify’ Veto Votes at UN
Context: The 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution requiring the five permanent members of the Security Council to justify their use of the veto. Relevance: GS II- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India Dimensions of the Article: Why such move? What is the Veto Power […]
The Quarrel Over Kuril Islands
Context: Recently, Japan’s Diplomatic Bluebook for 2022 described the Kuril Islands (which Japan calls the Northern Territories and Russia as the South Kurils) as being under Russia’s “illegal occupation”. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What are the Kuril Islands/ Northern Territories? What lies behind the dispute? Attempts at resolution What next? […]
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Focus: GS-II: International Relations (International Groupings or Agreements affecting India’s Interests, India’s neighbors), GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Terrorism in Hinterland & Border Areas) Why in News? Recently, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs attended the FATF Ministerial Meeting in Washington D.C., conducted along-side the 2022 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International […]
The Delhi MCA Act denudes the spirit of Federalism
Context Recently, both Houses of Parliament passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022, to unify the trifurcated Delhi Municipal Corporations. Relevance GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Dimensions of the Article […]