Category: International Relations

  • Inaugural ASEAN

    Important for Prelims: international relationsMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: Inaugural ASEAN-India maritime exercise in South China Sea from May 2-8 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/inaugural-asean-india-maritime-exercise-in-south-china-sea-from-may-2-8/article66800942.ece Inaugural ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise ASEAN MAP: Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following countries is not the member of ASEAN?a) Mauritius b) Laosc) Cambodiad) Philippines Ans a) Chetan Bharat Learning is the…

  • SCO meet highlights China’s growing role in inner Asia

    Important for Prelims: International relationsMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: C Raja Mohan writes: SCO meet highlights China’s growing role in inner Asia, India’s challenge Context: Chinese and Russian defence ministers are attending a ministerial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Delhi this week. Also, India will chair the Eurasian regional forum this…

  • Exercise of Veto in UNSC

    Important for Prelims: International relationsMains: General Studies II NEWS: Exercise of veto in UNSC driven by political considerations and not by moral obligations: India. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/exercise-of-veto-in-unsc-driven-by-political-considerations-and-not-by-moral-obligations-india/article66784711.ece Context: India has stated that the veto power in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is driven by political considerations and not by moral obligations What is Veto Power? The…

  •  INDIA-JAPAN RELATIONS

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies Paper II Major Initiatives announced during the visit: Dimensions of India-Japan Relations Mains Practice Question Critically analyze the evolution of India-Japan bilateral relations, highlighting the major milestones, challenges faced, and the potential for future cooperation in the realms of defense, trade, and technology. Chetan Bharat Learning is the…

  • What is Mcmahon line

    What is Mcmahon line

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies Paper II WHAT IS THE MCMAHON LINE WHAT HAPPENED AT THE SHIMLA CONVENTION OF 1913-14? WHY CHINA DID NOT SIGN THE CONVENTION: Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements and choose the correct options : 1. McMohan Line defines the border between India and Pakistan. 2. Japan is working…

  •  IRAN-SAUDI DEAL 

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II Context Background About the Saudi Iran deal brokered by China Mutual interests drive settlement decisions Significance of the deal: World’s Response  India: Options available for India Conclusion:  Mains Practice Question Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more…

  • Sri Lanka’s recovery | The significance of India’s support

    Important for Prelims:  International relationsMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Sri Lanka’s recovery | The significance of India’s support Sri Lanka’s recovery | The significance of India’s support  What the IMF bailout would mean for Sri Lanka? How India supported its neighbor?  How did Sri Lanka respond to India’s support? Challenges…

  •  Least Developed Country’ status

    Important for Prelims: International relationsMains: General Studies Paper II  Least Developed Country’ status What is a Least Developed Country (LDC)?  The UN identifies three criteria for a country to be classified as an LDC: How does a country get off the LDC list? Advantages of being an LDC Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1.…

  • Australian Prime Minister’s visit to India

    Important for Prelims: International relationsMains: General Studies Paper II Australian Prime Minister’s visit to India for India-Australia Summit concluded recently  Ecnomic Defence and security cooperation  Education and research collaboration  People-to-people ties  Shared Values  Climate change and energy Strategic Indo-Pacific partnership  Science and Technology Cooperation Historical  Issues in the relation: Way forward: Mains Practice Question Examine the…