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Making the SCO Work for India: Key Priorities

MAKING THE SCO WORK FOR INDIA Syllabus: GS-2: Regional Groupings, Important International Institutions WHY IN THE NEWS ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, highlighting India’s priorities.Terrorism Focus: India strongly emphasised counter-terrorism, particularly the need to address terrorism despite Pakistan’s participation.Regional Engagement: The SCO provides India …

02Sep 2026

India Rejects Hague Order on Indus Waters Treaty

India Rejects Hague Order on Indus Waters Treaty Why in the News ? India has rejected the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s order concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting that the tribunal lacks jurisdiction over India’s sovereign decisions. New Delhi maintains that its decision to keep the treaty in abeyance remains valid. India’s Stand on the Arbitration …

17Aug 2026

Mecca Pact: India’s Strategic Response

OUR RESPONSE TO MECCA PACT SHOULD COMBINE DETERRENCE, INNOVATION AND DEEPENING GULF TIES Why in the News? Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, introducing a mutual defence provision among the three countries. The pact marks a potential realignment of the West Asian security architecture, with implications for …

25Jul 2026

India’s Foreign Policy Must Look Seaward

INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY MUST LOOK SEAWARD Why in the News? The recent conflict in West Asia has exposed the vulnerability of Indian seafarers working aboard commercial vessels operating in conflict zones. Since February 28, at least 14 Indians have been killed in attacks linked to the West Asia conflict, including eight Indian seafarers. On July …

24Jul 2026

NATO Ankara Summit: New Defence Challenges for India

NATO Ankara Summit Signals New Defence Challenges For India Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Important International Institutions Why in the News? The NATO Ankara Summit (July 7–8, 2026) adopted major commitments on collective defence, higher defence spending, support for Ukraine, and strengthening the European Defence Industrial Base (DIB). The summit has significant implications for …

22Jul 2026

1991 Foreign Policy Lessons for India

FROM 1991, THREE FOREIGN POLICY LESSONS FOR MANAGING DISRUPTION OF CERTAINTIES Syllabus: GS 3: Effects of liberalisation on the economy. Economic reforms. Why in the News? The continuing Russia–Ukraine War, renewed instability in the Middle East, and disruptions in global energy supply chains have revived comparisons with the geopolitical crises of 1990–91. The article …

10Jul 2026

India Australia Strategic Partnership: Key Facts

India Australia Strategic Partnership Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Australia, strengthening defence, technology, energy, and economic cooperation while highlighting the need to transform growing strategic convergence into lasting institutional alignment within the broader indo-pacific strategy. Introduction India and Australia have significantly strengthened their …

09Jul 2026

India-Japan Partnership: A Strong Global Model

DEEPENING INDIA-JAPAN PARTNERSHIP OFFERS A POWERFUL, CONSTRUCTIVE MODEL Syllabus: GS 2: International Relations. India and global partnership. Why in the News? The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit witnessed significant progress in economic, strategic, and technological cooperation. The summit reaffirmed the commitment of India and Japan to strengthen their partnership in the Indo-Pacific through their comprehensive Indo-Pacific …

01Jul 2026

India West Asia Strategy Explained for UPSC

India West Asia Strategy Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, debates increased over India’s West Asia policy after regional tensions, changing United States priorities, and Iran’s continued influence raised questions about India’s growing engagement with Israel and regional balance. Introduction India’s foreign policy in West Asia faces new challenges …

23Jun 2026

India Leads Expanded BRICS Agenda in 2026

India Leads Expanded BRICS Agenda in 2026 As the Chair of BRICS in 2026, India is hosting a series of high-level meetings across the country, highlighting its growing role in global governance. The BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held in New Delhi in May, while the Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting took place in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, …

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