Category: International Relations

  • 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)…

  • India France Relations

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II  India-France Relations  What are the Key Highlights of the India-France Bilateral Meeting? Defence Industrial Cooperation: Tata Group and Airbus Agreement: Major Areas of Cooperation between India and France Pillars of Relationship: What are the Challenges Between India-France Relations? FTA and BTIA Stagnation: Way Forward Practice Questions for…

  • India Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise- Sada Tanseeq

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II Maiden India-Saudi Arabia JOINT MILITARY Exercise Pillars of India- Saudi Arabia relationship Read more. PIB Link, click here Practice Questions for Prelims Choose the correct statements: A. The maiden joint military exercise ‘Sada Tanseeq’ between the Indian Army and the Royal Saudi Land Force was held in…

  • Triple Agenda Report

    Triple Agenda Report

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II, Paper III  What are MDBs?  Role of MDBs in global stability and development Role of MDBs Description Examples/Actions Funding Development Projects ADB’s support for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor World Bank’s assistance in the development of National Waterway 1 on the Ganges River Crisis Management World Bank’s support for India…

  • USA China chip war

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II NEWS: India and the US-China chips war Context What is the US-China chips war?  India’s initiatives: Global Initiatives for Semiconductors:  Challenges for India:  Conclusion: Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding India-USA relations. 1. The U.S. was India’s biggest trading partner in 2022-23. 2. Both countries have signed ‘Security…

  • India & Maldives Relations

    India and Maldives share ethnic, linguistic, cultural, religious and commercial links  Context: India and the Maldives have marked a milestone in their defence ties with the laying of the foundation stone for the Coast Guard ‘Ekatha Harbour’ in the Uthuru Thila Falhu atoll. Importance Prelims: International Relations, Location of Maldives & neighbouring areasMains: UPSC General…

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