Indian Diplomats to Boycott Beijing Games
Context: Terming China’s decision to field a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldier involved in the June 2020 Galwan clashes as the torchbearer for the Winter Olympics Games in Beijing as “regrettable”, India announced a diplomatic boycott of the games just ahead of the opening ceremony. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the article: India-China […]
India and UK Launch Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles launched the Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the United Kingdom. The FTA is expected to facilitate the target of doubling bilateral trade between India and United Kingdom by 2030, set by the Prime […]
Myanmar’s Military Coup
Context: Going up against military’s will, they hold silent strike, clapping protests to mark coup anniversary Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign policies and developments affecting India’s interests), Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Myanmar The story so far: Situation of chaos in Myanmar Form of government in Myanmar Myanmar’s significance at the International […]
Cross border insolvency: UN model UNCITRAL
Context: The Economic Survey 2021-22 has called for a standardised framework for cross-border insolvency as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) at present does not have an instrument to restructure firms involving cross-border jurisdictions. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What are Cross border insolvency proceedings? About UNCITRAL The UNCITRAL model Indian framework’s […]
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China’s rise and fall at the UN
China’s rise and fall at the UN Context: The United nations completed 75 years this year. It’s an opportune time for New Delhi to push for institutional changes and reformed multilateralism in the global system Mains questions: Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UN Security Council. 15 […]
India-China Relations post Covid19: Notes for UPSC Exam
India and China wrote history when the informal summit was announced to be held at Wuhan. Following the announcement, Indian Prime minister and Chinese President met at the city of Wuhan on 27th April 2018. This meeting was intended to exchange the views on overarching issues of bilateral and global importance. They Shared the view […]
EFFECTS OF US PAUSE ON H1-B VISAS
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? The US administration said it was extending the 60-day ban on immigration and non-immigrant worker visas till the end of 2020. Popular work visas including the much-coveted H-1B and H-2B, and certain categories of H-4, J, and L visas shall also remain suspended until December 31, 2020. Trump […]
INDIA – CHINA LAC STANDOFF
Why in news? The Prime Minister on 26TH May 2020 reviewed the current situation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the ongoing standoff with China with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Bipin Rawat and the three Service Chiefs. Chinese President Xi Jinping during his annual meeting with the […]
CHINA LOOKS TO EVACUATE ITS CITIZENS FROM IN INDIA
Why in news? China on 25th May 2020 announced plans to evacuate its citizens facing “difficulties” in India because of the coronavirus pandemic, risking speculation in the middle of heightened military tensions between the two nations. Details A notice put up on the Chinese embassy website advised those who wanted to go home, including students, tourists, […]