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Why in the news? Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee, emphasized tightening sanctions on Russia’s oil sector to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine war. This move could significantly affect India’s oil imports and efforts to internationalize the rupee. Tighter Sanctions on Russian Oil: Scott Bessent, nominee for S. Treasury Secretary, supports stricter sanctions on Russia’s …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Focus: India’s Foreign Secretary recently held a high-level meeting with the Taliban Foreign Minister in Dubai, signaling India’s incremental steps toward cautious engagement with the Taliban regime since their takeover in 2021. Background and Historical Perspective Initial Skepticism …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The US imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s oil trade, affecting tankers, companies, and insurance, potentially disrupting India’s crude oil imports. Russia remains India’s largest oil supplier, necessitating alternative arrangements amidst global market instability. About New Sanctions and Targets: The outgoing US administration imposed significant sanctions on Russia’s oil trade, targeting 183 …
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 MoreWhy in the news? Donald Trump suggested renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” citing U.S. contributions to trade and energy. This sparked humorous rebuttals and historical reflections, with experts highlighting the challenges of renaming maritime regions internationally. Trump’s Proposal to Rename Gulf of Mexico: Donald Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2– India and its relations with Afghanistan , Foreign policy of India Focus : The article examines Pakistan’s evolving Afghan strategy, highlighting the challenges posed by the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul. It delves into Pakistan’s support for extremist groups, the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) threat, rising cross-border tensions, and Afghanistan’s refusal …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Water Resources GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests GS-3: Conservation Focus: China’s ambitious mega-dam project on the Brahmaputra at the Great Bend has raised concerns over its environmental impact and its geopolitical implications for India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. The growing competition for hydropower …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India has lodged a protest against China’s creation of new counties in Ladakh and raised concerns over China’s $137 billion mega dam project on the Brahmaputra river, emphasizing transparency and protection of downstream interests. India Lodges Protest Over New Counties in Ladakh: India raised a formal protest against China’s creation of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? China has approved the world’s largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River. India raises concerns about the impact on water flow, ecology, and regional stability, urging transparency and cooperation from China. Overview of the Yarlung Tsangpo Dam Project: On December 25, China approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India is enhancing its multifaceted relationship with GCC nations, focusing on trade, energy security, defence, and emerging technologies. The India-GCC Joint Action Plan (2024-2028) emphasizes strategic partnerships, including space exploration, nuclear energy, and green hydrogen initiatives. Economic and Trade Ties: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is India’s largest trading bloc, with …
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