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India-China Boundary Talks Challenge Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, discussions on an “early harvest” boundary settlement between India and China regained attention after official meetings referred to border delimitation, raising concerns about possible changes in India’s long-standing negotiating position. Introduction The India-China boundary dispute remains one of the …
Read MoreIMEC IS CAUGHT BETWEEN COMMERCE AND GEOPOLITICS Syllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood. Global Groupings and India’s interest. Why in the News? The ongoing Iran conflict and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have revived debates on secure global connectivity. The crisis has highlighted vulnerabilities in existing trade routes while simultaneously strengthening the strategic …
Read MoreUN Blacklists Israel, Russia Over Conflict Violence Why in the News ? The United Nations has, for the first time, included Israel and Russia in its annual blacklist of parties accused of conflict-related sexual violence, citing verified incidents involving detainees, prisoners of war, and civilians in conflict zones. This ex post facto listing follows documented …
Read MoreCambodia Enforces Mandatory Military Service Amid Border Tensions Why in the News ? Cambodia’s new conscription law has officially come into force amid rising border tensions with Thailand. The law mandates compulsory military service for young men and introduces strict penalties for draft evasion during peacetime and wartime situations, implemented without post facto legal challenges. …
Read MoreNUCLEAR RESTRAINT HINGES ON DIPLOMACY, NOT FORCE Syllabus: GS 2: Effect of policies & politics of countries on India’s Interest. GS 3: Nuclear Technology Why in the News? The ongoing NPT Review Conference, renewed tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme, and debates over counterproliferation policies have revived discussions on the future of the global nuclear non-proliferation …
Read MoreRupee Falls to Record Low Amid Oil Surge Why in the News ? The Indian Rupee depreciated to a record low of ₹92.3 per U.S. dollar, driven by rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia, particularly concerns over the possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route. …
Read MoreIran Attacks Gulf Shipping Trigger Global Energy Crisis Why in the News ? Attacks by Iran on commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz have heightened fears of global energy disruption. An India-bound Thai cargo ship was hit near Oman, prompting concern from India’s External Affairs Ministry and emergency action by global …
Read MoreRUSSIA STRIKES UKRAINE WITH ORESHNIK MISSILE AFTER REJECTING TRUCE PLAN Why in the News? Major escalation: Russia launched a hypersonic Oreshnik missile strike on Ukraine, killing civilians in Kyiv. Peace plan setback: Moscow rejected a Ukraine–Western allies proposal to deploy European troops after a ceasefire. Diplomatic tension: Russia warned that any Western forces in Ukraine …
Read MoreWhy the Quad Is Destined to Fail: A Strategic Reckoning The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, emerged as a strategic partnership among India, the United States, Japan, and Australia with the intent of promoting a “free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.” First conceptualized in 2007 by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Quad gained renewed …
Read MoreIran-Israel Tensions Escalate Amid Regional Conflict Surge Why in the News? The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict intensified with mutual airstrikes, civilian casualties, and threats of severe retaliation. As diplomacy stalls, fears rise over a wider regional crisis in West Asia, especially after Iran’s vow to respond decisively to further Israeli attacks. The situation has drawn comments …
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