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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? Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit to India marked a major diplomatic milestone, elevating bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. The nations aim to boost trade, energy cooperation, and investment, with Qatar committing $10 billion in India. Recent Developments: The State Visit of Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Focus: India’s symbolic gesture in renaming the Jaffna Cultural Centre has sparked discussions about the ethnic issues in Sri Lanka. With India’s long-standing involvement in Sri Lanka’s peace process, the focus has shifted to the effective implementation of …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Focus: India’s Foreign Secretary recently held a high-level meeting with the Taliban Foreign Minister in Dubai, signaling India’s incremental steps toward cautious engagement with the Taliban regime since their takeover in 2021. Background and Historical Perspective Initial Skepticism …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India is enhancing its multifaceted relationship with GCC nations, focusing on trade, energy security, defence, and emerging technologies. The India-GCC Joint Action Plan (2024-2028) emphasizes strategic partnerships, including space exploration, nuclear energy, and green hydrogen initiatives. Economic and Trade Ties: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is India’s largest trading bloc, with …
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 MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? In September 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States for a Quad summit involving Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S. This meeting is considered the most important Quad meeting to date. The …
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