Category: International Relations

  • Indian PM Visit to Kuwait

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) . Gulf Region .Mains: General Studies Paper 2 – International Relation .Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Context- PM Narendra Modi is set to visit Kuwait on December 21-22, 2024. significance of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Kuwait? India-Kuwait Bilateral Relations India and Kuwait share a strong and…

  • Switzerland suspends India’s MFN

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Clause . Free Trade Agreements . WTO . Mains: General Studies Paper 2&3-Significance of Most Favoured Nation Clause and Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements in international taxation. Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations Context- Recently , Switzerland has announced that it will suspend the most…

  • Blue Helmets: UN Peacekeepers

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: International Organisation . UN Peacekeeping Forces, UN Security Council, Blue helmets.Mains: General Studies Paper 2 –  UN Peacekeeping Forces, UN Security Council, Blue helmets. Context What are UN Peacekeeping Forces? Blue Helmets (Peacekeepers) India and UNPKF: Roles and Responsibilities Current Conflicts Challenges and Evolution Need for Reform Conclusion CBL…

  • INDIA AND MALAYSIA RELATION

    INDIA AND MALAYSIA RELATION

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: India’s Act East Policy and ASEAN RelationsMains: General Studies Paper 2 – India- Malaysia Relations and Recent developments, India’s Act East Policy and ASEAN Relations About: Significance: Défense and Security: The Défense ties have steadily expanded, marked by the signing of a Défense cooperation memorandum in 1993, regular Défense…

  •  2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: International relations , QuadMains: General Studies 2 : International relations , Multi-dimensional initiatives of Quad countries for stability and prosperity of Indo-Pacific nations. Why in the news ? Leaders of the Quad group of countries met at their sixth summit-level meeting at Archmere Academy, Delaware, to announce a broad…

  • 21st ASEAN-India Summit

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: ASEAN-India SummitMains: General Studies Paper 2  International Relations Context Why in the News? Recently, 21st ASEAN-India Summit was held in Vientiane, Laos. It mainly focus on strengthening India-ASEAN relations through dialogue and cooperation. 1. ASEAN-India Year of Tourism (2025): India to contribute USD 5 million towards joint activities. 2. Celebration…

  • India and Uzbekistan Sign Bilateral Investment Treaty in Tashkent

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Map of Uzbekistan and neighbouring countriesMains: General Studies Paper 2 ; India-Uzbekistan Relations, International Treaties and Agreements Why in the news ? India and Uzbekistan have signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) aimed at boosting investor confidence and enhancing economic cooperation between the two nations. The treaty was formalized by Indian Finance Minister…

  • India and ASEAN Relations

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: ASEAN , SINGAPOR , Act East Policy , Free Trade Agreement , South China Sea , SAGAR . Mains: General Studies Paper 2 – Significance of ASEAN for India, Key Concerns in India-ASEAN Relations. ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATION (ASEAN)  ASEAN History ASEAN Member Countries Association of Southeast Asian Nations…

  • G7 Summit 2024 – Navigating Through a Complex World

    G7 Summit 2024 – Navigating Through a Complex World

    Topic: GS-2, International Relations, Prelims Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pm-modi-first-trip-abroad-west-relations-reboot-c-raja-mohan-9385420/nce About G7 The Group of Seven (G7) is an international forum uniting major industrialized democracies: the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. These countries convene annually to address pressing global issues like economic stability, international security, and emerging challenges like artificial intelligence (AI).…

  • NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

    Topics: GS paper 2 International Relations, International organisations, prelims Headlines: North Altantic Treaty Organisation celebrates 75 years of Collective Defence. Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/nato-at-75-purpose-members-challenges-9253642/ Introduction The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a military alliance established in the aftermath of World War II. It stands as a cornerstone of collective defense in the Euro-Atlantic region, safeguarding member states…