Category: International

  • 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…

  • Gukesh is youngest world chess champ

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: SPORTS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS Mains: General Studies – SPORTS CONTEXT – D. Gukesh became the youngest ever chess world champion at the age of 18, defeating China’s Ding Liren (2023 World Chess Champion)  in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship held in Singapore.  About World Chess Championship 2024: Governing Body: The event is now organized by Fédération Internationale…

  • International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) 2024

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) Mains: General Studies Paper 2 – Social Empowerment . Context- Every December 3rd, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities—a day dedicated to recognizing the abilities, achievements, and rights of persons with disabilities. About International Day…

  • 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…

  • Blue Line

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Blue Line . World GeographyMains: General Studies Paper 1, World Geography Why in the news ? The United Nations reported that Israeli forces have fired upon its peacekeepers stationed near the Blue Line. About Blue Line Blue Line #BlueLine #bluelinemiddleeast CBL Practice Questions for Prelims Which organization was responsible for…

  •  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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Cameroon Adopts Nagoya Protocol

    Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment Mains: General Studies III What is the Nagoya Protocol Under UNCBD? Nagoya Protocol: Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following statements accurately describes the Nagoya Protocol? A) It is an international agreement aimed at promoting the development of renewable energy sources. B) The protocol focuses on regulating the…

  • 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…

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