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Green Deal Industrial Plan

In News European Commission recently presented a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe’s industry About The  Green Deal Industrial Plan involves building a simpler regulatory framework, providing faster access to funds, enhancing skills and improving the EU’s trade network. The proposal aims to bring changes in the following areas: Regulatory Framework […]

Sino-Russian Alliance

In Context Recently, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping declared a “new era” in the global order. About a new Sino-Russian alliance Russia and China have unveiled a partnership “without limits” and with no “forbidden areas”. They also unveiled a comprehensive long-term agreement that also challenges the United States as a global power, NATO […]

India-US: The High Tech Boost

In News India and the United States elevated their strategic partnership with the launch of an initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology or iCET. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) About: The iCET involves collaboration in a range of areas including  Quantum computing,  Semiconductors,  5G and 6G wireless infrastructure, and  Civilian space projects such […]

India-UAE CEPA

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India recognized the valued utilization of India-UAE CEPA by Indian Exporters. Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CEPA) CEPA is a comprehensive agreement between India and the United Arab Emirates that seeks to enhance the economic and commercial ties between the two countries. The agreement aims to increase trade and […]

China’s Dam Diplomacy

Context China is constructing a new dam on the Mabja Zangbo river in Tibet, close to the tri-junction which is a matter of concern for both India and Nepal. The new dam is located around 16 km north of the tri-junction and is opposite the Kalapani area of Uttarakhand. The Mabja Zangbo river originates in […]

13th Amendment: A promise of devolution

In News Recently, President  Ranil Wickremesinghe said that  The Sri Lankan government would “fully implement” the 13th Amendment. About 13th Amendment It is an outcome of the Indo-Lanka Accord of July 1987, signed by then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and President J.R. Jayawardene, in an attempt to resolve Sri Lanka’s ethnic conflict that had aggravated […]

Military Rule in Myanmar and Way Forward for 2023

In News  Recently, Military-ruled Myanmar marked  75 years of independence. About Myanmar’s junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing announced that the elections would be held in August 2023 Internal Situation of Myanmar  Coup: On 1 February 2021, Myanmar’s military took power in a coup, abruptly halting the country’s fragile transition toward democracy. It justified […]

US to revoke Pakistan’s designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally

In News A US Congressman has recently moved a Bill in the House of Representatives to revoke Pakistan’s designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally. Details of the Bill The Bill says that Pakistan should be demoted from the major non-NATO ally status till the US President can submit a certification that it has met certain […]

Reshuffling in China’s Foreign Policy

In News In recent weeks, China launched a personnel reshuffle on the foreign policy front. Key Points  Change in China’s Foreign Administration:  China appointed the former Chinese ambassador to the US as the new foreign minister and a former foreign ministry spokesperson was transferred to the department of boundary and ocean affairs. The new foreign […]

EAM Visits to Maldives

In News Recently the Indian Foreign minister visited Maldives in a bid to strengthen ties. About In recent years, the relationship has been strained, with the Maldives seeking closer ties with China and India’s concerns over Chinese influence in the region. In this regard, India and Maldives have signed several pacts including development projects as […]