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Why in the news? Russia’s launch of a hypersonic missile at Ukraine marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, prompting global condemnation and rising tensions between the nations. Overview of Attack: Russia launched a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile, “Oreshnik,” targeting Ukraine’s Dnipro city on November 21, 2024. The strike is a direct response to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and Italy announced a Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29, focusing on defence cooperation, classified information exchange, and enhanced maritime collaboration during the G-20 summit in Brazil. Key Agreements and Initiatives: India and Italy will negotiate a defence industrial roadmap to enhance bilateral military cooperation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Ukraine deployed US-made ATACMS missiles for the first time, striking Russian military targets, marking a significant shift in US policy amid rising tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. What are ATACMS Missiles? ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) is a US-made long-range missile system. Variants include M39A1 Block IA and M57, with a …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreRelevance: 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreRelevance: 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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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