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Why in the News? Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit to India marked a major diplomatic milestone, elevating bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. The nations aim to boost trade, energy cooperation, and investment, with Qatar committing $10 billion in India. Recent Developments: The State Visit of Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and the US reaffirmed their commitment to the 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement and SMR collaboration. Key challenges include amending India’s nuclear laws and securing an exemption from the US ‘810’ regulation, which restricts nuclear technology transfers. US-India Nuclear Energy Partnership: Current Developments India and the US reaffirmed their commitment to …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Economic, military, and political factors serve as key drivers of India-China détente. These drivers are expected to gain greater significance with Donald Trump assuming leadership in Washington. India and China are engaging in dialogue again rather than speaking past each other. A key question arises: Is this a return to the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and neighbourhood relations . Development of India’s relation with the west. Why in the News? The U.S.-India civil nuclear deal, signed in 2008, remains underutilized despite its transformative potential. Recent U.S. announcements on removing nuclear entities from the Entity List have rekindled hopes for progress. The U.S.-India civil nuclear deal: The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and Bangladesh summoned each other’s envoys over disagreements regarding border fencing construction by the BSF. Bangladesh claims the move violates the 1975 border agreement, while India maintains compliance with all protocols and agreements. Recent Developments India and Bangladesh summoned each other’s envoys over disagreements on fencing along their border. Bangladesh’s …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Growth & Development , India and its Neighbourhood , Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Inclusive Growth Focus: Switzerland has suspended the MFN clause in its DTAA with India, resulting in higher taxes on dividend payments from Swiss entities to Indian investors starting January 2025. This change follows a …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India remains Nepal’s largest trading partner. Nepal’s trade deficit reached NPR 237.45 billion by mid-September 2024-25. Nepal maintains trade relations with 145 countries but has trade deficits with over Major Trade Deficits: Nepal’s largest trade deficits are with India (NPR 144.67 billion) and China (NPR 51.80 billion). India and China are …
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