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Syllabus: 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 MoreWhy in the news? The Cook Islands, a Pacific nation, plans to sign a cooperation deal with China, raising strategic concerns for New Zealand, given the region’s increasing importance in economic, diplomatic, and security dynamics in the South Pacific. Geopolitical Developments: The Cook Islands, a self-governing Pacific nation in free association with New Zealand, is …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? Geopolitical Shift in West Asia: The region is undergoing a strategic reconfiguration, with Saudi Arabia playing a key role in shaping its future. On February 4, 2025, Trump proposed a dramatic resolution to the …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
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