Category: International Relations

  • UK’s Rwanda Plan

    UK’s Rwanda Plan

    Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/uks-rwanda-bill-why-its-a-solution-that-doesnt-work-9289157/ Why in the news? What is Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill? Need: Key Elements of the Act:  Addressing Legal Challenges:  Implications and Controversy:  UK Government’s Policy on Rwanda: Criticism of UK’s Rwanda Plan:  Intervention: In 2022, the ECHR halted the departure of the first plane destined for Rwanda, raising legal concerns.

  • Katchatheevu Island

    Katchatheevu Island

    Important for Prelims: Geography; International RelationsMains: General Studies Paper II Katchatheevu Island, a small rocky islet in the Palk Strait, has been a subject of historical, political, and legal contention between India and Sri Lanka. Its strategic location and historical significance make it a crucial topic for candidates preparing for the UPSC exam. This article…

  • Raisina Dialogue 2024

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II What is Raisina Dialogue? 2024 Theme and Thematic Pillars: Similar Dialogues around the World: What are the Key Takeaways of Raisina Dialogue 2024? Geopolitical Shifts: India a Bridging Power: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: Baltic-Nordic Forum: Global Conflicts: Regional Security Concerns: Technology and Innovation: Observer Research Foundation Read…

  • UPI Launched in Paris

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II UPI Goes Global from Eiffel Tower Read more about Payment Aggregators and NPCI, Click here. Practice Questions for Prelims Choose the correct statement(s):a) The Unified Payments Interface is an instant payment system that integrates multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application.b) NPCI was founded in 2008…

  • China’s ‘Xiaokang’ Border Defence Villages along the LAC

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II What are the “Xiaokang” Border Defence Villages? Model Villages: Dual-use Infrastructure: Associated Concerns for India: What are India’s Initiatives along the LAC? Vibrant Villages Program: Border Roads Organization (BRO): Border Area Development Programme (BADP): Railways: Practice Questions for Prelims Xiaokang,” a term frequently used in Chinese governance,…

  • Regional Dialogue of Secretaries of Security Councils on Afghanistan

    Regional Dialogue of Secretaries of Security Councils on Afghanistan

  • Kosovo in the Schengen Zone

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II Kosovo in the Schengen Zone What is the Schengen Zone? About: Benefits of Schengen: Key Facts About Kosovo Practice Questions for Prelims Choose the correct statements:a) The Schengen Agreement is a treaty signed in 1985.b) Non-EU countries are not allowed to join the Schengen agreement.c) It promotes…

  • India UAE Relations

    Important for Prelims: Mains: General Studies India-UAE Relations Key Highlights of the Pact Signed Between India-UAE Interlinking Domestic Debit/Credit Cards (RuPay and JAYWAN): Bilateral Investment Treaty: Energy Cooperation: Cultural Cooperation: Port Infrastructure Development: Bharat Mart: Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following is NOT one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates?a) Muscatb)…

  • Red Sea and India’s Energy Security

    Red Sea and India’s Energy Security

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II  Red Sea Disruptions and India’s Energy Security Why is India Moving its Oil Imports Away from the US? Who are the Top Crude-Oil Suppliers for India? What are Government’s Recent Initiatives to Control Surging Oil Demands? Way Forward India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves Current SPR Infrastructure and Capacity…

  • Western African States

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II Economic Community of West African States What is ECOWAS? Practice Questions for Prelims Choose the correct statement(s):1. ECOWAS was established in May 1975 by 15 West African countries.2. It has Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.3. ECOWAS established its free trade area in 1990. a) Only 1 and 2b)…

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