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Russia Declares Human Rights Watch Undesirable Organisation Why in the News ? Russia has officially designated Human Rights Watch (HRW) as an “undesirable organisation,” banning the group’s operations and making cooperation with it a prosecutable offence. The decision intensifies Moscow’s crackdown on foreign NGOs amid ongoing international criticism of its human rights record. Russia’s Decision …
Read MoreChina–Japan Tensions Rise Over Senkaku Islands Patrol Why in the News? China’s Coast Guard patrolled the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, escalating tensions with Japan following Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remark that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response. The incident has deepened diplomatic strain amid China’s growing assertiveness in the East China Sea, raising …
Read MoreGlobal Push for Palestinian State Recognition Intensifies Diplomacy Why in the News? Over 140 world leaders are gathering at the UN General Assembly 2025 in New York, where discussions on Palestinian state recognition, ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, and diplomatic responses, including Mahmoud Abbas speaking via video link, dominate the agenda. The assembly also addresses global health …
Read MoreUnderstanding Russia’s Taliban Gauntlet Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS? On July 3, 2025, Russia officially recognized the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), making it the first country to do so since the Taliban takeover in 2021. This …
Read MoreIndia Secures Presidency of Global Administrative Sciences Body Why in the News? India wins IIAS presidency, defeating Austria with 87 out of 141 votes in a historic mandate. This victory highlights India’s growing global influence in public administration reforms and administrative innovations, championed through the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) based in …
Read MoreCrimea’s Strategic Significance and Trump’s Peace Proposal Why in the News ? Former US President Donald Trump proposed recognizing Crimea as part of Russia to end the Ukraine war, potentially reversing a long-standing US foreign policy stance. The move raises concerns over legitimizing territorial annexation and compromising Ukraine’s sovereignty. Why Crimea Matters to Russia ? …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 3 – Artificial Intelligence , uses, impact in international relations and strategic affairs Focus : This article critically evaluates the strategic implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly the idea of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), through a detailed analysis of proposals equating AI with nuclear weapons. It challenges flawed analogies, discusses issues with …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The U.S. and Iran have resumed indirect nuclear talks in Muscat, aiming to lift U.S. sanctions in exchange for Iran limiting uranium enrichment. This unexpected negotiation comes just months into Trump’s second term, driven mainly by Iran’s urgent economic needs. Background of the US-Iran Nuclear Talks: After exiting the 2015 nuclear …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests , India and its Neighbourhood Focus: Three years into the Russia-Ukraine war, a possible resolution is emerging, with former U.S. President Donald Trump pushing for direct negotiations with Russia. Talks have begun in Riyadh without Ukraine’s participation, signaling …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? President Trump’s recent foreign policy decisions, including shifts in U.S.-Ukraine relations, aid cuts, and closer ties with Russia, are reshaping global geopolitics, impacting allies, adversaries, and international stability. Changing U.S. Global Commitments President Trump has significantly altered U.S. foreign policy within weeks of taking …
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