International Nurses Day 2022
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in News? The International Nurses Day 2022 marks the 202nd anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. International Nurses Day International Nurses Day is a celebration on the 12th of May every year to commemorate the anniversary of Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale is considered to be the founder of modern […]
The Importance of Emigrants
Context Though the phenomenon of Indian-origin executives becoming CEOs of top U.S. companies highlights the contribution of Indian talent to the U.S. economy, the role played by Indian semi-skilled migrant labour in the global economy is no less illustrious. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian […]
The Challenge for Middle Powers like India, France and Germany
Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to European capitals should help both sides acquire a better understanding of each other’s security concerns. Whether it will fundamentally alter equations remains to be seen. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Dimensions of the Article New India-EU […]
A Defining Moment for Indo-German Ties
Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Berlin for the sixth Indo-German Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) is significant for its timing and substantial results. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Dimensions of the Article Strategic and economic importance of India-German ties Opportunities for India Way […]
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 […]