International Court of Justice
Context: Ukraine has filed an application before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), instituting proceedings against the Russian Federation concerning “a dispute relating to the interpretation, application and fulfilment of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide” (the “Genocide Convention”). Ukraine has accused Russia of falsely claiming that “acts […]
Russian Aggression on Ukraine and International Law
Context: Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea, the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since the Second World War and confirmation of the worst fears of the West. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Background: How is Russia violating the UN Charter? Principle […]
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Impact Indian exports
Context: India’s trade with Russia has not yet been severely impacted by the rising tensions in the border region of Russia and Ukraine, but there is looming prospect that it could be impacted if wider sanctions on Russia are announced. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the impact on Indian exports? India–Russia […]
India on Ukraine Crisis
Context: At an emergency meeting called by the UNSC on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India said the immediate priority was de-escalation. The meeting came after Russia’s President Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of two Russian-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: 6 takeaways from New Delhi’s statement at the […]
EU-India Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
Context: Europe and its key Indo-Pacific partners are joining forces to deliver a positive agenda for the region at the ministerial Forum to be held in Paris. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies and development affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: European Union (EU) What is the Indo-Pacific Region? Importance of Indo-Pacific for EU […]
Permanent Indus Commission
Context: A 10-member Indian delegation will visit Pakistan for the annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) from March 1-3. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India and its Neighborhood, International Treaties, Policies and Agreements affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Permanent Indus Commission? About the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Indus River […]
Russia Says Some Troops Pulling Back From Areas Near Ukraine
Context: Russia said some of its military units were returning to their bases after exercises near Ukraine, following days of U.S. and British warnings that Moscow might invade its neighbour at any time. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About the Russia – Ukraine crisis Recent Developments Russia’s moves What are Russia’s and […]
The Fate of the Afghan Reserves in the United States
Context: On February 11, U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order declaring that $7 billion of the frozen Afghan reserves will be used for the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people and for compensating the victims of terrorism in the U.S. The announcement has effectively blocked the Taliban administration in Kabul from accessing the funds. The […]
The Palk Bay Fisheries Conflict
Context: The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 12 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram district, Tamil Nadu, and seized two of their fishing boats on charges of engaging in illegal fishing activity. This is the third such arrest in a fortnight, prompting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to, yet again, write to Prime Minister, seeking the Centre’s immediate intervention […]
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Context: Recently, India signed an agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the distribution of 50,000 MT of wheat that it has committed to sending to Afghanistan as part of a humanitarian assistance. Relevance: GS II- Important International Institutions Dimensions of the Article: About United Nations World Food Programme Major Concern for the distribution of wheat About United Nations […]