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Five Nations Elected to UN Security Council Why in the News ? Five countries—Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe—have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term beginning on 1 January 2027 and ending on 31 December 2028. Newly Elected Non-Permanent Members of UNSC 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 MoreIsrael Captures Strategic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon Why in the News ? Israeli forces have seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest military advance into Lebanese territory in over 25 years. The development represents a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Strategic Significance of Beaufort Castle Capture Israeli troops captured …
Read MoreChina Expands Nuclear Infrastructure Amid Strategic Rivalry Why in the News ? Recent satellite imagery indicates that China is constructing extensive military infrastructure near its nuclear missile silos in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Analysts believe the development is aimed at strengthening China’s second-strike nuclear capability amid growing strategic competition with the United States, though …
Read MoreINDIA-US: FROM ESTRANGED TO ENGAGED TO RESTRAINED DEMOCRACIES Why in the News? The weaponisation of trade, finance and energy flows by the US, with its allies playing second fiddle, has deeply hurt Indian economic interests, impacting India’s economic rise and, as a consequence, its national security and global standing. India-US relations have evolved from “estranged …
Read MoreIsrael Expands Military Operations Across Southern Lebanon Regions Why in the News ? Israel declared all areas south of Lebanon’s Zahrani River as “combat zones” and issued evacuation warnings amid intensified operations against Hezbollah. The escalation comes despite a ceasefire and ahead of fresh military and diplomatic talks between Lebanon and Israel. Israel’s Escalation In …
Read MoreQUAD Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security And Strategic Cooperation Framework Why in the News ? The QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi reviewed progress on Indo-Pacific cooperation and launched the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration. The grouping also reaffirmed its commitment to counter-terrorism, critical technologies, maritime security, and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Key Outcomes …
Read MoreRussia Intensifies Ukraine War Using Oreshnik Missile Why in the News ? Russia launched one of its heaviest missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, using the Oreshnik hypersonic missile near Kyiv. The strike escalated concerns over the war and raised fears of growing military confrontation in Europe, with experts calling for application of the precautionary …
Read MoreIran Allows India Passage Through Strategic Hormuz Strait Why in the News ? Amid escalating West Asia conflict, Iran has allowed India and four other countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil route requiring stringent environmental clearances for maritime operations. The move highlights shifting geopolitics, maritime security concerns aligned with …
Read MoreRaisina Dialogue 2026 Begins in New Delhi Why in the News ? The 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue was inaugurated in New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb as Chief Guest. The global forum brings together leaders and experts to discuss major geopolitical and geo-economic challenges, including issues of …
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