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Why in the news? The third edition of the India-Egypt joint military exercise, Cyclone 2025, has commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, focusing on defense cooperation, counter-terrorism operations, and special forces training in desert environments. Overview of joint military exercise “Cyclone 2025”: The third edition of the joint military exercise “Cyclone 2025” between …
Read MoreIndia’s indigenous defense manufacturing sector is witnessing remarkable growth, driven by strategic initiatives like the Make in India campaign and policy reforms. In the fiscal year 2025-26, the Defense Ministry’s total allocation stands at ₹6,81,210 crore, reflecting a 9.53% increase from the previous year. This accounts for 13.45% of the total Union Budget, making it …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood couuntries Why in the News? Recently, United States initiated tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China to boost federal revenue and address economic concerns, sparking debates on trade wars and potential political implications. Introduction United States has adopted a policy of muscular nationalism, initiating a trade war targeting key …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests , Indian Diaspora ,Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Focus: Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto recently attended India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest, highlighting the deepening partnership between the two nations. Their collaboration …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood couuntries Why in the News? Recently, Myanmar’s prolonged turmoil highlights the inability of global and regional actors to mediate effectively, leaving internal dialogue as the only viable solution to end its persistent crisis. Introduction Myanmar’s ongoing crisis, triggered by the 2021 military coup, has plunged the nation into …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Focus: India’s symbolic gesture in renaming the Jaffna Cultural Centre has sparked discussions about the ethnic issues in Sri Lanka. With India’s long-standing involvement in Sri Lanka’s peace process, the focus has shifted to the effective implementation of …
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 MoreWhy in the news? India and Indonesia signed key agreements on maritime security, health, traditional medicine, culture, and digital cooperation during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit, marking a significant step in bilateral ties and defense collaboration. Recent Developments On January 27, 2025, India and Indonesia signed agreements in maritime security, health, traditional medicine, culture, and digital …
Read MoreWhy in the news? U.S. President Trump signed an order ending birthright citizenship, potentially affecting thousands of Indian professionals, and announced 100% tariffs on BRICS nations for exploring non-dollar transactions, sparking legal challenges and economic concerns globally. Trump’s Executive Order and Birthright Citizenship S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order ending birthright citizenship, which …
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 …
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