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11Feb 2025

Cook Islands-China Deal Sparks Geopolitical Concerns

Why in the news? The Cook Islands, a Pacific nation, plans to sign a cooperation deal with China, raising strategic concerns for New Zealand, given the region’s increasing importance in economic, diplomatic, and security dynamics in the South Pacific. Geopolitical Developments: The Cook Islands, a self-governing Pacific nation in free association with New Zealand, is …

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11Feb 2025

PM Modi Co-Chairs Paris AI Summit with France

Syllabus: GS-3: IT & Computers , Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology , Scientific Innovations & Discoveries , Artificial Intelligence Focus: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France for the AI Action Summit underscores India’s growing role in shaping global AI policies. Co-chairing the summit with French President Emmanuel Macron highlights the strategic partnership …

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11Feb 2025

Gaza And Trump’s ‘Expanding the Canvas’ Strategy

Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? Geopolitical Shift in West Asia: The region is undergoing a strategic reconfiguration, with Saudi Arabia playing a key role in shaping its future. On February 4, 2025, Trump proposed a dramatic resolution to the …

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10Feb 2025

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s First President, Dies at 95

Why in the news? Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s founding President and a pivotal figure in its independence from apartheid South Africa, passed away at the age of 95. His leadership legacy and contributions to democracy and reconciliation remain significant. Key Highlights: Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first President and a freedom fighter, passed away at the age of …

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16Jan 2025

US Sanctions Target Russia’s Oil Trade, Impacting India

Why in the news? The US imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s oil trade, affecting tankers, companies, and insurance, potentially disrupting India’s crude oil imports. Russia remains India’s largest oil supplier, necessitating alternative arrangements amidst global market instability. About New Sanctions and Targets: The outgoing US administration imposed significant sanctions on Russia’s oil trade, targeting 183 …

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06Dec 2024

Is Israel’s War in Gaza Putting the Global Order at Peril?

Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? Over 400 days since the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, the conflict continues with no resolution in sight. More than 43,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed during Israeli bombardments in Gaza, the …

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