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INDIA’S DIPLOMATIC GAINS IN WEST ASIA Syllabus: GS-3: ● Indian economy and issues associated ● Growth and Development Why in the News? India’s signing of a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman in December 2025 highlights the transformation of India’s West Asia diplomacy. Once viewed through the prism of Pakistan, key Gulf countries …
Read MoreChabahar and the Changing West Asian Geopolitical Calculus Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, International Treaties & Agreements Why in the News? The United States’ termination of the sanctions waiver for India’s involvement …
Read MoreHow India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation Why in the News? India is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the US, UK, and EU, which may lead to tariff cuts and increased market access for foreign agricultural products, potentially reshaping India’s agricultural export-import dynamics and trade surplus. This could have implications for …
Read MoreSC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves Why in the News? A Supreme Court-appointed expert panel, also known as the Central Empowered Committee, has recommended a ban on night tourism, stricter safari regulations, and armed protection for forest staff to safeguard India’s tiger reserves. These recommendations come in the wake of environmental violations in the …
Read MoreCentre Drafts New Law for Property Registration Why in the News ? The Ministry of Rural Development has released the draft Registration Bill, 2025, inviting public feedback. The Bill aims to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act, 1908, by promoting digital registration, transparency, and ease for citizens and businesses. Need for a New Registration Law: The …
Read MoreSikkim Seeks Ban on Mt Khangchendzonga Ascent Why in the News ? Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, objecting to the recent ascent of Mt Khangchendzonga from the Nepal side by a mountaineering team. He urged the Centre to diplomatically ensure the sacred peak is respected and not …
Read MoreChabahar Port Expansion and Rail Link Progress Why in the News ? India and Iran are accelerating efforts to expand Chabahar Port and connect it to Iran’s railway network by mid-2026. This move aims to enhance regional connectivity under the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and boost access to Central Asia and Eurasia. Infrastructure Expansion …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The US has sanctioned UAE-based Indian Jugwinder Singh Brar and his four companies for allegedly aiding Iran’s oil trade. This action is part of Washington’s ongoing “maximum pressure” campaign aimed at disrupting Iranian oil exports and related networks. Who Was Sanctioned and Why ? The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Why in the News? India recently secured a 10-year contract to invest in and operate the Shahid-Behesti terminal at Chabahar Port in Iran. This significant agreement comes amid regional instability, highlighting the …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting, India’s interests; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Why in the news? India should not tailor its ties with Iran to U.S. foreign policy changes. Eight years after concluding the general framework of …
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