Category: International

  • Tiger Triumph: India-US Tri-Service Exercise

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Key facts about Tiger Triumph: India-US Tri-Service Exercise. Mains: General Studies-2&3 :India-US bilateral strategic cooperation, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. military diplomacy, defense engagement, and regional security frameworks. Highlights the role of Indian Armed Forces in international cooperation and HADR. Context: The Fourth edition of the bilateral Tri-Service Exercise codenamed “Tiger Triumph”…

  • PM Modi’s Visit to Sri Lanka in 2025

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: India–Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations . India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement.Mains: General Studies Paper 2- Strategic Recalibration in South Asia . Economic and Energy Cooperation . Defence and Security Engagements . Cultural and Diplomatic Recognition . Context- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to…

  • World Heritage Day 2025: Preserving the Past for the Future

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: World Heritage Day . Mains: General Studies Paper – 1,2&3 : Disaster Preparedness and Cultural Heritage . Theme of 2025: “Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts.” Role of International Organizations (UNESCO, ICOMOS) , Digital Documentation of Heritage Context- World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for…

  • United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR)

    United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR)

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: The WWDR 2024, published by UNESCO, is a significant international report . international environmental governance .Mains: General Studies : Impact of global warming on mountain ecosystems and its consequences.  Context:  The ‘United Nations World Water Development Report 2025 – Mountains and glaciers: Water towers’ was released to mark the first-ever World…

  • India-UK Defence Collaboration

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: India-UK Free Trade Agreement , People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), Royal Navy (RN), India­-UK Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership . Mains: General Studies Paper- 2&3- India’s Bilateral Relations with UK, India-UK FTAs and its significance , Defence and Security . Context– India and the United Kingdom have signed multiple agreements…

  • What is Ebola?

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims:  Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)Mains: General Studies Paper 2 – Health and Medicine . Context- Researchers recently developed the first nanobody-based inhibitors targeting the Ebola virus. What is Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)? Key Challenges in Ebola Response: Lessons Learned from Past Outbreaks: CBL Practice Questions for Prelims – Which of…

  •  Lighthouse Tourism in India

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: What is Lighthouse Tourism, Government initiatives in this regard.Mains: General Studies Paper 3-  Indian Economy and sectors of Indian Economy: Tourism sector. Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030, Growth & Development, Sustainable tourism practices. Context- India, with a coastline spanning over 7,500 kilometers and home to 204 lighthouses, is now…

  • The Debate on Cash Transfers

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima YojanaMains: General Studies Paper 3- Benefits of Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme, Issues Regarding Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme Context- The Rise of Cash Transfers in Indian Politics Arguments Against the Cash Transfer Policy: The Problematic Assumptions…

  • 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…

  • Dinga-Dinga virus spreads in Uganda

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Dinga-Dinga virus . Mains: General Studies Paper -3 –Global Health Governance .Healthcare Policies for Emerging Diseases Context- Recently, a mysterious illness locally referred to as “Dinga Dinga”, has wreaked havoc in Uganda. Dinga Disease:  Way Forward for Dengue Disease Control: A multi-faceted, coordinated approach is key to reducing dengue…