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Why in the news? External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reached Johannesburg, South Africa, for the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM). He held bilateral discussions with Brazilian and Singaporean counterparts, focusing on global developments, bilateral ties, and strengthening India’s role in global diplomacy. About Participation in G20 FMM: External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2 – Russia-Ukraine war , role of India and USA , Multilateralism Focus : This article examines India’s diplomatic and strategic responses to recent shifts in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump concerning the Russia-Ukraine war. It explores how India can maintain its national interests, uphold international norms, and balance its …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Biden had not spoken to Putin for nearly three years, considering him a war criminal. Almost three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (February 2022), US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation. Trump announced that negotiations to end the war would begin “immediately” following what …
Read MoreWhy in the news? US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s decision to skip the G20 meeting in South Africa highlights tensions over geopolitical disputes, including South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, raising concerns about the future of multilateral diplomacy. Key Developments: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced his absence from the G20 Foreign Ministers’ …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “Rail Force One” ferries global leaders to Ukraine, symbolizing international solidarity and commitment to Ukraine amid conflict. The train ensures safety and enables strategic high-level discussions. Introduction to “Rail Force One” “Rail Force One” is a specialized, luxurious train used to ferry world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. …
Read MoreWhy 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: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The UK agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while maintaining control over the strategic Diego Garcia military base in a landmark deal. Strategic Importance of Diego Garcia: The Chagos Archipelago consists of 58 islands in the Indian Ocean, about 500 km south of the Maldives. Diego Garcia, …
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