In Context Some major changes in Indian diplomacy towards Pakistan have been observed in the last few years . India’s approach today is very different from the framework that emerged at the dawn of the 1990s and the regional and international context has also altered in many ways since the early 1990s essentially in India’s […]
In Context The recently held meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers “reached consensus on the BRICS expansion process”. About BRICS Origin In 2006, the foreign ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, and China met for the first time on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, marking the beginning of BRIC cooperation. In 2009, the BRIC leaders […]
In News Two alleged Wagner Group fighters from Belarus have been accused of murdering civilians near Kyiv, making them the first international mercenaries to face war crimes charges in Ukraine. Wagner Group About: It is a network of contractors that supply soldiers for hire. The group reportedly took its name from Dmitry Utkin, a retired […]
In Context The bilateral relations between India and Israel have been improving in agriculture, defence and cybersecurity. India-Israel Relations Diplomatic Relations: India officially recognised Israel in 1950. Soon after, Israel established an immigration office in Bombay which was later converted into a Trade Office and subsequently a Consulate. However full diplomatic relations were established only […]
In Context The launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) coincided with the Quad summit, signifying the essence of the Quad and its extension as a “plus” grouping. Key Takeaways from the Quad Summit About Quad It is an informal multilateral grouping of India, the U.S., Australia, and Japan aimed at cooperation for a free […]
In News The Government of India and the Government of the United States of America have signed an Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) at Tokyo, Japan. Background 1997: This IIA supersedes the Investment Incentive Agreement signed between the Government of India and the Government of the United States of America in the year 1997. Development Finance […]
In Context Recently, a statement by the United States President suggested that any attempt by China to invade Taiwan would attract American military intervention. How did the current round of tensions come about? The current round of tensions between China and Taiwan began on October 1 2021 when China observed its National Day to mark […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that two bridges are built by China in the Pangong area which have been under the illegal occupation of China since the 1960s. About The bridge being referred to is a second structure that China is building, right next to the bridge it constructed earlier […]
In Context Recently, the Prime Minister of India visited Nepal’s Lumbini on ‘Buddha Purnima’ to deepen ‘time-honoured’ ties. Importance of Lumbini Lumbini, in Buddhist tradition, is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha Lumbini is the holy place where according to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama at around 623 B.C. Lord Buddha, was […]
In News The Prime Minister of India is on a trip to Nepal to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. About The PM visited Lumbini on the eve of Budhha Purnima, citing the commonalities of faith and traditions of both sides. He along with the Prime Minister of Nepal laid the foundation of […]
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