What is the News? India contributes USD 300,000 to the UN Women to support gender equality and women empowerment. About UN Women: UN Women is the United Nations entity, dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women. Headquarter: New York Established in: 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly to accelerate the progress on… Continue reading India contributes $300,000 to “UN Women”
Tag: foreign_policy_india
The Issues of UNHRC Resolution against Sri Lanka and India’s Stand – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Reasons behind UNHRC Resolution against Sri Lanka3 The 30/1 resolution and the aftermath4 About the recent resolution on Human Rights Violation5 Impact of the UNHRC resolution6 Other examples of UNHRC resolutions7 India’s Stand on Human Rights Violations in Sri Lanka8 Conclusion Introduction Recently the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC) adopted a resolution against… Continue reading The Issues of UNHRC Resolution against Sri Lanka and India’s Stand – Explained, Pointwise
India’s stand on Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka
Synopsis: India maintained balance between the diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka and its support to Tamil minority people in the country. Contents1 Introduction 2 The Present Status of the Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka:3 What has been India’s stance on the Human Rights violation?4 Conclusion: Introduction The previous government in Sri Lanka had made some… Continue reading India’s stand on Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka
Brief Analysis of India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations
Synopsis: An evaluation of India- Bangladesh bilateral relation from the past to the present. Background India played an important role in Bangladesh’s independence. India provided political, diplomatic, military and humanitarian support during Bangladesh’s Liberation War. For example, India lost 3,900 Indian soldiers and provided accommodation to an estimated 10 million Bangladeshi refugees. Following Bangladesh’s Independence,… Continue reading Brief Analysis of India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations
Assessment on India’s counter to International criticism
Synopsis: India needs to address the international criticism of declining democratic values. It will strengthen the world’s largest democracy further. Background Many countries are scrutinising the functioning of Indian democracy due to the alleged diminishing democratic space in India. For example, Recently, annual reports of the United States-based Freedom House and the Sweden-based V-Dem Institute… Continue reading Assessment on India’s counter to International criticism
Potential opportunities in better India-Taiwan relations
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India Synopsis – There are many potential opportunities in developing India-Taiwan relations. But the political will is lacking. Introduction The India-Taiwan relations have improved since the 1990s. India and Taiwan have signed bilateral agreements in the field of agriculture, Custom… Continue reading Potential opportunities in better India-Taiwan relations
Indian Diaspora in US and its Impacts on India- US Relations
Synopsis: The stature of the Indian diaspora in the US is growing. It will have a significant impact on India-US relations. Significance of Indian Diaspora in the US Indian-Americans are the second-largest immigrant community in the US(4 million-plus). They are considered as one of the most influential groups in the US. and they have played a… Continue reading Indian Diaspora in US and its Impacts on India- US Relations
India proposes inclusion of Chabahar port in “INSTC | International North-South Corridor”
What is the news? India’s Foreign Minister addresses the Chabahar Day event organized at the Maritime India Summit 2021. During the address, the minister put forward the following proposal with respect to INSTC (International North-South Transport Corridor): Inclusion of Chabahar Port in the International North-South Transport Corridor(INSTC). Expansion of the INSTC membership by including Afghanistan… Continue reading India proposes inclusion of Chabahar port in “INSTC | International North-South Corridor”
Science and Technology in India’s foreign policies
Synopsis: Covid-19 Pandemic provided India with an opportunity to mainstream science and technology (S&T) in its foreign Policies. It became possible due to the past achievements by the country in the domain of S&T. Background: The roots of India’s scientific programs can be traced to the 1959 speech delivered at the Indian Science Congress by… Continue reading Science and Technology in India’s foreign policies
India-Australia relation: Towards sustainable future
Synopsis: How India and Australia are working towards a sustainable world. Background The year 2020 witnessed the spread of the Pandemic, bushfires in Australia as a consequence of climate change. It has taught the following important lessons to the world. The need to strengthen the resilience of our global communities. The importance of innovation, resources,… Continue reading India-Australia relation: Towards sustainable future