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Why in the News? A UN report reveals that Iran has accumulated 275 kg of 60% enriched uranium, a 50% increase in 15 weeks, bringing it closer to weapons-grade levels. This escalation heightens global concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and potential diplomatic fallout. About Increased Uranium Enrichment: Iran has sharply increased its stockpile of highly …
Read MoreWhy 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: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests , Indian Diaspora , Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Focus: Former US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy stance, including his push for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, criticism of European allies, and nationalist economic policies, has …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Navy’s participation in Exercise Komodo 2025 highlights India’s commitment to regional maritime security, strengthening cooperation with 39 nations, and emphasizing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific through multilateral naval exercises and international forums. Key Highlights of Exercise Komodo: The Indian Navy has participated in Exercise Komodo 2025, held in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The United States, through Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Trump, recently stated that Ukraine’s NATO membership is unrealistic, marking a significant policy shift and signaling changes in the West’s stance on the war. Background of NATO Expansion & Ukraine’s Aspiration: In 2008, NATO’s Bucharest Summit Declaration stated that Ukraine …
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 MoreThe recent meeting between the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in Washington D.C. on February 13, 2025, reaffirmed the strength of the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. This partnership is rooted in shared democratic values, mutual interests, and growing economic and strategic cooperation. A …
Read MoreQuestion 2: How does the Mission 500 initiative under the India-U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership contribute to India’s goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047? (250 words) UPSC Paper: GS Paper III 🔹 Syllabus Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy, and their effects on growth Answer: The Mission 500 initiative, which aims …
Read MoreDiscuss the significance of India’s defense cooperation with the United States, focusing on the recently launched “U.S.-India COMPACT” initiative. How does it contribute to India’s strategic autonomy and security interests? (250 words) UPSC Paper: GS Paper II 🔹 Syllabus Topic: Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Answer: India-U.S. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Global Groupings Focus: The U.S. administration has halted foreign aid and scaled back personnel at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), placing a 90-day pause on assistance programs. This move raises concerns about its impact on global development projects, humanitarian aid, and economic stability in several countries, particularly in the Global South. …
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