Tag: Agreements Involving India &/or Affecting India’s Interests

In News Recently, the U.S. accused Russia of not complying with the New START treaty. New Start treaty About The New START treaty is formally known as the Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms. The term ‘strategic offensive arms’ applies to nuclear warheads deployed by Strategic Nuclear Delivery Vehicles (‘SNDVs’). […]

In News Recently, UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Csaba Korosi stated that the UNSC does not reflect today’s realities. More about the news About the UNGA President: Csaba Korosi is a Hungarian diplomat currently serving as President of the 77th UNGA. Mr. Korosi is recently on his bilateral visit to India. It is his first […]

Context India has issued a notice to Pakistan for modification to the treaty as per Article XII (3) of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) due to Pakistan’s refusal to implement the treaty. About Under the notice, India has called on Pakistan to enter into intergovernmental negotiations within 90 days. According to India, the treaty requires […]

In News The Honorable PM of India recently inaugurated a virtual event, “Voice of the Global South Summit”. More about the news About the Summit: About: India hosted the summit in a bid to articulate the views of the developing countries regarding the effects of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. The event has […]

In News Recently, the IndAusECTA Agreement, which was signed last year, has come into force after Ratification and Exchange of Written Instruments. Major Areas of IndAusECTA Trade in Goods Trade in Services Rules of Origin Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation Trade Remedies Legal & […]

In News As India hosts the G20 summit this year, Delhi looks to shape conversations on issues confronting the world. Challenges to Indian Presidency China’s aggression: Indo-Pacific: Closer home, India is facing that aggression on its border, with a skirmish in Arunachal Pradesh after the 2020 Galwan clashes that killed 20 Indian soldiers. South China […]

In News UNSC’s special briefing was recently held on the ‘Global Counterterrorism Approach’, which was convened by India. More about the news Indian External Affairs Minister’s listing of four hurdles to better counterterrorism cooperation listed at UNSC needs attention. The hurdles, as stated by him, are as follows: State support for financing terror;  Multilateral mechanisms […]

In News Recently, the Indonesian Foreign Minister said that India and other countries should “respect” and follow ASEAN’s  “five point consensus” on Myanmar rather than adopting a “different” path.  ASEAN “five point consensus” An immediate end to violence in the country;  Dialogue among all parties;  The appointment of a special envoy;  Humanitarian assistance by ASEAN; […]

In News Recently India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations circulated a document on terror acts at the UN Security Council.  More about the document highlights Categorising terrorism: The document stated that the era of classifying terrorists as “bad” or “good” on the basis of “political convenience” must end immediately. It also stated that categorising […]