International Relations : News and Updates

India and its Neighbourhood-Relations:- Synopsis: The two-front challenge long ignored by India has become a reality, therefore there is an urgent need to develop both the doctrine and the capability to deal this threat.  Why India didn’t perceive the two-front challenge as a real possibility for long?  The collusive China-Pakistan military threat (i.e., China-Pakistan military are working in cooperation to contain ...

Synopsis: As 2020 is coming to an end, we should ponder upon the issues the country faced this year and ensure that 2021 does not become another wasted year. What are the issues India faced in the Vital notes  year 2020? Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on every segment of Indian society ...

Synopsis: The Tibet Policy and Support Act (TPSA) was passed by the US Assembly and will become a law after the US President signs it.  What are the provisions of (Tibet Policy and Support Act) TPSA of US?  The TPSA is an amended version of the Tibet Policy Act of 2002, which came ...

Synopsis: Britain and the European Union have struck a free-trade deal as a Post-Brexit trade deal to ensure Britain and the 27-nation bloc can continue to trade in goods without tariffs or quotas .   Facts:  Brexit: It is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the European Atomic ...

Source: PIB News: Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam as part of Mission Sagar-III.   Facts:  What is Mission Sagar? It was launched by the Indian government as a part of India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) assistance to Friendly Foreign Countries during the ongoing pandemic.  Various phases of Mission Sagar: Mission Sagar-I: It was undertaken in May-June ...

India – Nepal relations– Present challenges and solutions  Sources: Pax Indica, The Diplomat, RSTV Big Picture  This article on India Nepal relations – present challenges and solutions, has been developed based on The Hindu editorial “Nepal in turmoil”.  India and Nepal share a unique relationship, both of them share friendship and cooperation underpinned by linguistic, cultural and civilizational links, along with a ...

Context: How India and EU are working towards the goal of mitigating climate change and what needs to be done further. In the Post-Covid world, investment towards greening the global economy has become a necessity so that situation doesn’t get any worse than at present, due to climate change. India and EU ...

PM Modi With Top US Honour ‘Legion Of Merit Source: NDTV News: US President has presented the prestigious Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister received this award for his initiatives in elevating the U.S.-India strategic partnership. Along with Prime Minister, the award was also presented to Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo ...

Context: PM Oli’s decision to opt for fresh elections by dissolving the lower house has created a new political crisis in Nepal. What is the current crisis in Nepal? Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s move to dissolve the Lower House of Parliament, in order to counter the discord within the ruling party ...

Context- Integrating Europe into India’s new strategic calculus must be a serious goal in 2021. Three latest developments underline Delhi’s altering strategic perceptions of Europe- India’s assist for France’s membership of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). This accession reflects the determination of France, an Indian Ocean rim country, to become more involved in the Indo-Pacific ...