India's No.1 PU & Degree With Integrated IAS & IPS(UPSC/PSC) Training College.
Why in the news? The U.S. and Iran have resumed indirect nuclear talks in Muscat, aiming to lift U.S. sanctions in exchange for Iran limiting uranium enrichment. This unexpected negotiation comes just months into Trump’s second term, driven mainly by Iran’s urgent economic needs. Background of the US-Iran Nuclear Talks: After exiting the 2015 nuclear …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Important International Institutions , Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests , International Treaties & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Focus: With the Russia-Ukraine war persisting, discussions on India’s potential peacekeeping role have gained momentum. A proposal to deploy Indian peacekeepers in Ukraine post-ceasefire …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s InterestsBilateral Groupings & AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood Focus:a Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mauritius aims to deepen strategic, economic, and maritime security ties. The visit also comes amid growing global competition in the Indian Ocean region, with India reinforcing its role as a reliable …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Former US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in restarting negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. This comes despite his 2018 withdrawal from the JCPOA, amid Iran’s economic struggles, nuclear advancements, and shifting Middle East geopolitics. Background: The Iran Nuclear Deal & Trump’s Withdrawal The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was …
Read MoreWhy in the News? External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted that Trump’s policies on multi-polarity, energy stability, connectivity, and technology benefit India, emphasizing collaborations like Quad, India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, and trade negotiations during his address at Chatham House, London. Strategic & Geopolitical Shifts: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar highlighted that several U.S. policy priorities under President …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A UN report reveals that Iran has accumulated 275 kg of 60% enriched uranium, a 50% increase in 15 weeks, bringing it closer to weapons-grade levels. This escalation heightens global concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and potential diplomatic fallout. About Increased Uranium Enrichment: Iran has sharply increased its stockpile of highly …
Read MoreQuestion 4: How does the U.S.-India collaboration in technology and innovation impact India’s goal of becoming a global leader in emerging technologies? Discuss with reference to initiatives like U.S.-India TRUST and INDUS Innovation. UPSC Paper: GS Paper III 🔹 Syllabus Topic: Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Indigenization …
Read MoreQuestion 3 :Discuss the significance of the U.S.-India defense partnership in the context of India’s national security and strategic autonomy. How does the new defense framework contribute to India’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing? UPSC Paper: GS Paper III 🔹 Syllabus Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism …
Read MoreDiscuss the significance of India’s defense cooperation with the United States, focusing on the recently launched “U.S.-India COMPACT” initiative. How does it contribute to India’s strategic autonomy and security interests? (250 words) UPSC Paper: GS Paper II 🔹 Syllabus Topic: Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Answer: India-U.S. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Global Groupings Focus: The U.S. administration has halted foreign aid and scaled back personnel at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), placing a 90-day pause on assistance programs. This move raises concerns about its impact on global development projects, humanitarian aid, and economic stability in several countries, particularly in the Global South. …
Read More
