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20Nov 2024

India-China Diplomatic Talks Resumed at G-20 Summit

Syllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood ,Important International Institutions ,Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests , International Treaties & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests. Focus: The recent meeting between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the G-20 summit …

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19Nov 2024

Is India Really ‘Neighbourhood First’?

Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? Recent tensions highlight that several neighbouring countries have expressed dissatisfaction with India’s actions and policies. Raises the question – is it time for India to introspect whether its actions or policies have contributed to …

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07Nov 2024

Trumponomics and India: Impacts of Trump’s Economic Policies on Indo-US Relations

Syllabus: GS – 2 – International relations , India-USA relations and impact on India Focus: This article explores the potential impacts of Donald Trump’s economic policies—popularly known as “Trumponomics”—on India, analyzing the effects of trade tariffs, immigration policies, monetary policies, and strategic shifts in the US’s approach to China. By examining Trump’s economic outlook and …

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04Nov 2024

Why is the Reserve Bank Bringing Back its Gold Assets to India?

Relevance: GS – 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has retrieved approximately 130 metric tonnes of gold previously held in safe custody with the Bank of England over the last two-and-a-half years. This strategic shift …

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30Oct 2024

Nepal Contracts Chinese Firm for Currency with Disputed Territories

Why in the news? Nepal Rastra Bank hired a Chinese firm to print 100-rupee notes featuring disputed territories, asserting its territorial claims, which may impact India-Nepal diplomatic relations. Highlights of the Nepal Contracts Chinese Firm for New 100-Rupee Notes: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has engaged China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation to print 300 million …

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25Oct 2024

India-China Patrolling Pact

Syllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood relation. Bilateral and regional grouping and Agreements involving India. Focus: India and China have recently agreed on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), aiming to reduce military tensions and facilitate future disengagement after their 2020 border standoff. Evolution of India-China Relations Early Cooperation (1990s-2013): To …

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19Oct 2024

Russia’s Nuclear Posturing Amid Rising Global Tensions

Syllabus: GS-2: Nuclear Technology GS – 3: Government Policies & Interventions ,Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Focus: Russia has recently intensified its nuclear posturing by revising its nuclear doctrine and conducting drills with nuclear-capable weapons. This escalation comes as tensions between Russia and NATO continue to rise over the conflict …

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16Oct 2024

EU-Gulf Summit Focuses on West Asia Conflict Prevention

Why in the news? The first EU-Gulf summit in Brussels will address the escalating conflicts in West Asia, aiming to prevent a broader regional war and foster closer EU-GCC cooperation. Main Focus: Preventing Broader Conflict European Union (EU) and Gulf leaders meet in Brussels for their first summit. Avoiding escalation in West Asia, particularly in …

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15Oct 2024

EAM Jaishankar’s Historic Visit to Pakistan for SCO

Why in the news? EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar visits Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, marking the first high-level Indian visit to Pakistan in nine years. Highlights of the EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to Islamabad: Purpose: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Duration: …

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14Oct 2024

U.S. Deploys THAAD Missile System to Israel

Why in the News? The U.S. is sending a THAAD missile defence system to Israel amidst rising tensions with Iran and Hezbollah, reinforcing Israel’s air defences against recent ballistic missile attacks. Deployment Details: The U.S. will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to Israel. The THAAD battery comes with troops to operate …

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