Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Context: In a recent coup, soldiers in the West African nation of Niger installed Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani as head of state after ousting President Mohamed Bazoum. Apart from the expected international players, such as Russia and the US, the regional bloc Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been playing an active role. Relevance: […]
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Focus: GS II: Important International Institutions Why in News? The Indian Army commemorated the 75th International Day of UN Peacekeepers UN Peacekeeping Forces India’s contribution to UN Peacekeeping Role of women in Indian Peacekeeping Medical care as part of India’s Missions
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Context: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies including Russia shook markets by announcing further production cuts of about 1.16 million barrels per day (bpd) Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: India’s crude oil imports from OPEC About Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) What is OPEC+? What […]
International Customs Day 2023
Focus: GS II- Important International institutions. Why in News? Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs celebrated International Customs Day, 2023 International Customs Day, 2023: About World Customs Organization
G20 Education Ministers Meeting in Bali
Focus: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Groupings and Agreements, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Why in news? Union Education and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan addresses the G20 Education Ministers’ Meeting in Bali today. He as a troika co-chair delivered the opening remarks at the G-20 Education Ministers’ Meeting Theme: ‘Recovery, Re-imagine and Rebuild Stronger.’ […]
Leading The G20 and New Delhi’s Assortments
Context With geopolitical currents redefining geoeconomics, India must be prepared to emerge as the world’s top diplomat. Relevance GS Paper 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate Mains Question Do you believe that the recent G20 summits have devolved into talking shops rather than getting down to business? Analyze critically. (250 words) The […]
Group of Seven (G7)
Context: Prime Minister is in Germany to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at Schloss Elmau, a century-old retreat in a nature reserve in the Bavarian Alps. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the G7? History of the G7 What is the G7? The Group of 7 (G7) is […]
MISSION SAGAR – INS KESARI AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS
Focus: GS-III International Relations Why in news? As part of Mission Sagar, Indian Naval Ship Kesari entered Port Louis Mauritius on 23 May 2020. ‘Mission Sagar’, is in consonance with the Prime Ministers vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region ‘SAGAR’. Details Indian Naval Ship Kesari is carrying COVID related essential medicines […]
73RD WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY VIDEOCONFERENCE
Focus: GS-III International Relations, Prelims Why in news? The Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare participated in the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) through Video Conference on 18th May 2020. World Health Organization (WHO) The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It is headquartered […]
INDIA ABROAD
Why in news? The European Union Parliament’s discussion recently on India’s Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA, is more proof of concern, particularly in the West, over the possible repercussions of the law and the protests across India. The EU parliamentarians went a step further: putting out six different and extremely critical resolutions, including one that spoke of […]