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Relevance: GS Paper 2 International Relations Tags: #rajivbhatia #BRICS #India #upsc #Johannesburg. Why in the news? Recently, the 15th BRICS summit was hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg. The summit ended with a major decision to invite six countries — Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE — to join BRICS as full …
Read MoreRelevance GS Paper 3 -Disaster and Disaster Management. Tags: #himalayas #upsc #snowcovers #environmentaldegradation #sustainabledevelopment. Why in the news? The fragile ecosystem of Himalayas has raised the apprehensions of geographers towards the settlement and infrastructure of Himalayan ecosystem. The repeated tragedies of bridges, roads and buildings being swept by raging rivers in the hill States of …
Read MoreCoil Guns (GS-3) News: The world’s most potent coil gun is apparently being tested by the Chinese navy. Coil Guns are a form of electromagnetic weapon that can fire projectiles at breakneck speeds in a single instant. They are also referred to as magnetic accelerators or Gauss guns. It uses electromagnetism to drive a projectile …
Read MoreApproach: Give a brief introduction about India’s relations with its neighbors in South Asia. Elaborate on how India is no longer wedded to ‘bilateralism only’ in its approach to its South Asian neighbors. Discuss the challenges pertaining to practical cooperation in the region. Give a brief conclusion. Answer: India had a bilateral approach to its …
Read MoreApproach: Discuss the growing influence of China in West Asia. Give arguments in favor of and against the decline of US influence in the region. Conclude on the basis of the above points. Answer: The political scientists are of the opinion that China under Xi Jinping has come up to be a challenge for the …
Read MoreApproach: Give a brief introduction of the India-UK 2030 vision. Highlight its major features. Discuss the challenges, which need to be addressed. Conclude accordingly. Answer: The ‘2030 roadmap for India-UK future relations’ is a joint framework for future relations adopted by both governments as part of a “common vision of a new and transformational comprehensive …
Read MoreApproach: Give a brief context about the relationship between India and Bangladesh. Mention the challenges in the India-Bangladesh relationship. Explain how they have strengthened their bilateral relationship. Conclude accordingly. Answer: In recent years, the India – Bangladesh relationship has witnessed an unprecedented cooperation with both countries successfully resolving several old problems such as the exchange …
Read MoreApproach: Start with a brief note explaining India-UAE ties. Bring up the recently concluded CEPA. Highlight its significance across a range of domains, mainly economic. Conclude appropriately. Answer: The UAE is India’s third largest trade partner after the USA and China and the second largest export destination. This relationship got a further boost recently with …
Read MoreApproach: Give a brief introduction about the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). State the role played by it in the field of nuclear safety. Mention the drawbacks of the organization. Conclude appropriately, Answer: Nuclear technology is dual use in its essence i.e. it can be used for the production of electricity or medical isotopes, and …
Read MoreApproach: Give a brief overview of the UN peacekeeping missions. Highlight the various contributions of India towards UN peacekeeping efforts. Elaborate on the various challenges of the UN peacekeeping forces. Conclude accordingly. Answer: The UN peacekeeping forces have been helping countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace for over seven decades. UN peacekeepers …
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