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Read MoreSaudi–Pakistan Pact Reshapes India’s Strategic Landscape 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 Why in the News? The recently concluded Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has triggered concerns in New …
Read MoreSCO Summit Condemns Terrorism, Adopts Tianjin Declaration Why in the News? At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, world leaders strongly condemned terrorism, including the Pahalgam attack, reaffirmed opposition to unilateral coercive measures, discussed Afghanistan, Gaza, and Iran strikes, and approved steps like a development bank and new partner country status. The SCO …
Read MoreEvolution of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) 1. Historical Background & Formation 1996: Established as the Shanghai Five (China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan) to settle Soviet-era border disputes and address the changing balance of power in the region. 2001: With the inclusion of Uzbekistan, it was formally institutionalized as the SCO, marking a shift in …
Read MoreISRAEL’S STRATEGIC STRIKE ON IRANIAN NUCLEAR FACILITIES Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS? In June 2025, Israel executed a daring set of covert operations called “Operation Narnia”, targeting Iran’s nuclear scientists and military commanders. Simultaneously, …
Read MoreINDIA REJECTS SCO STATEMENT SEEN AS PRO-PAKISTAN Why in the News? India’s objection: India refused to sign a joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting held in Qingdao, China. Terror omission: The statement excluded the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir which killed 26 Indian tourists. Pro-Pak stance: India said the document favoured Pakistan’s …
Read MoreREDEFINING INDIA-AUSTRALIA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions , Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News ? On June 4, 2025, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister …
Read MoreTHE HAZARDS OF GOING GLOBAL ON INDIA-PAKISTAN ISSUES Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? Operation Sindoor has reignited national attention on cross-border terrorism and India’s counter-terror operations. The operation underscores the persistent challenge of terror being fostered from across India’s …
Read MoreIndian Navy Refits Maldivian Ship Under MAHASAGAR Vision Why in the News ? The Indian Navy completed the refit of the Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee at Mumbai’s Naval Dockyard. This move highlights India’s maritime partnership with Maldives under its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and ‘MAHASAGAR’ vision for regional security cooperation. Strengthening Maritime Ties with …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A missile attack damaged a ship off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, with suspicion falling on Houthi rebels. The vessel sustained damage near Hodeida but the crew remained safe and the ship continued to its next port. Source: WorldAtlas About Houthis: Official Name: Ansar Allah (Partisans of God) …
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