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Syllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Why in the News? In March 2024, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, articulated India’s full support for the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty. Source: Forbes This statement was made amid the ongoing …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Iran assures Indian officials access to detained crew amid rising tensions; India adopts neutral stance, faces expectations from Israel. source:worldmap About the Iran’s Assurances Regarding Detained Crew: Iran pledges to soon permit Indian officials to meet with the 17 Indian crew members detained after seizing the MSC Aries, an Israel-linked ship. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security. Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas. Why in the News? The article highlights the renewed focus of the Indian government on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, citing recent reports of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian Navy intercepts and rescues crew from hijacked Iranian vessel, thwarting piracy attempt in the Arabian Sea. About the Indian Navy Foils Hijacking Attempt: Indian Navy ships Sumedha and Trishul intercept and liberate hijacked Iranian fishing vessel, Al-Kambar, from nine armed pirates. Crew of 23 Pakistani nationals rescued safely after intense …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2 -Institutions and its functioning GS-3– Security -Maritime piracy , International and bilateral aid GS-4– Ethics in international relations Why in News : INS Sumitra, over the course of less than 36 hours, through swift, persistent and relentless efforts has rescued two hijacked Fishing Vessels along with 36 Crew (17 Iranian and 19 Pakistani) …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India applies to explore Indian Ocean seabed, citing strategic concerns over Chinese activity, to secure future interests in deep sea mining. source:thehindu About the Application to International Seabed Authority (ISBA): India seeks rights to explore two vast Indian Ocean seabed tracts outside its jurisdiction. One tract, the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount, is …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian Navy’s submarine operations, including group exercises and strategic deployments, highlight India’s maritime capabilities and regional security concerns. About the Operational Showcase: The Indian Navy recently displayed submarine prowess with eight submarines operating together in the Western Indian Ocean Region. A Scorpene submarine sailed to the Andaman Nicobar Islands, strategically overlooking …
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