21May 2026

India Hosts PRAGATI 2026 Multilateral Drill

INDIA HOSTS PRAGATI 2026 MULTILATERAL MILITARY EXERCISE Why in the News? Military Exercise: India commenced the multinational military exercise PRAGATI 2026 at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, demonstrating enhanced operational capabilities following Basel III standards of risk assessment. International Participation: Armed forces from 12 friendly nations are participating in the exercise, strengthening the Basel framework …

19May 2026

Sri Lanka Victory Day After Civil War

Sri Lanka Marks Victory Day After Civil Conflict Why in the News ? Sri Lanka is commemorating the 17th anniversary of the end of its civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam with a National Victory Day event scheduled in Battaramulla under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The commemoration reflects on the constitutional framework …

19May 2026

India–Nordic Ties Deepen at Oslo Summit

India Nordic Partnership Gains Momentum Through Oslo Summit Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo to strengthen the strategic partnership and bilateral relations with Nordic countries in technology, renewable energy, sustainability, trade, defense cooperation, and digital innovation, building on shared values of democracy and …

18May 2026

India–Nordic Ties in the Arctic Order

Reimagining India–Nordic Relations in a Changing Arctic Order Syllabus: GS – 2 – Foreign policy of India, Vasudhev Kutumbkam Focus : The Oslo Summit represents India’s growing strategic focus on Northern Europe and the Arctic. Changing Arctic geopolitics, the Russia–Ukraine conflict, and emerging competition over shipping routes, energy resources, and critical minerals have increased the …

15May 2026

India’s Strategic Autonomy Challenge Explained

India Strategic Autonomy Challenge Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, the Iran war and increasing American pressure on trade, energy, and strategic policies raised concerns about India’s strategic autonomy and the effectiveness of its partnerships with Europe and major powers, affecting the country’s balance of payment position and international …

13May 2026

Five Guiding Principles for India’s Diplomacy in a Changing World Order

Five Guiding Principles for India’s Diplomacy in a Changing World Order Syllabus: • GS – 2 – Foreign policy of India, Vasudhev Kutumbkam Focus : India’s foreign policy in a rapidly changing global order must be guided by reciprocity, diversification, strategic flexibility, strategic expansion, and domestic renewal. Amid geopolitical tensions, shifting alliances, and economic uncertainty, …

09May 2026

NUCLEAR RESTRAINT HINGES ON DIPLOMACY, NOT FORCE

NUCLEAR RESTRAINT HINGES ON DIPLOMACY, NOT FORCE Syllabus: GS 2: Effect of policies & politics of countries on India’s Interest. GS 3: Nuclear Technology Why in the News? The ongoing NPT Review Conference, renewed tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme, and debates over counterproliferation policies have revived discussions on the future of the global nuclear non-proliferation …

27Mar 2026

India in G7 Talks Over West Asia Crisis

India Engages G7 Talks Amid West Asia Crisis Why in the News ? India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in France, where key global issues like the West Asia conflict, Ukraine war, and UN peacekeeping reforms were discussed, alongside India’s participation in the upcoming G7 Summit 2026 with focus …

13Mar 2026

Atmanirbharta vs Global Weaponization

Atmanirbharta Imperative Amid Weaponisation of Global Interdependence Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Bilateral Groupings & Agreements GS Paper – 3 Mobilization of Resources Employment Why in the News ? Growing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the weaponisation of trade, finance, and energy by major powers, …

10Mar 2026

India FP: National Interest vs Values

Recalibrating India’s Foreign Policy: Balancing National Interest and Core Values Syllabus: GS – 2 – Global south , Foreign policy Focus : The article analyses the geopolitical consequences of the recent U.S.–Israel military action against Iran and its implications for India. It argues that the conflict threatens global stability, energy markets, trade, and diaspora interests …

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