UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), signed on 7 August 2026 by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, creates a new security triangle linking the Gulf, eastern Mediterranean and South Asia in the region. Its… Continue reading A new security triangle emerges with the Makkah Pact
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Theaterization
What is Integrated Theatre Command (TC)? It is a military structure which seeks to integrate the capabilities of the three services– army, air force and navy– in order to optimally utilize their resources for wars and operations. These ‘unified combat commands’ are organized either on a geographical basis (with a defined mission in a specific… Continue reading Theaterization
The year gone by, the Quad’s year of interregnum
UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper 2- International Organisations- Their structure and Mandate Introduction The year 2025 marked a phase of pause and recalibration for the Quad amid deep global geopolitical churn. The return of Donald Trump as U.S. President reshaped American priorities, while the Indo-Pacific emerged as the most contested region due to rising U.S.–China competition.… Continue reading The year gone by, the Quad’s year of interregnum
ICJ climate ruling reshapes India’s policy debate
Source: The post ICJ climate ruling reshapes India’s policy debate has been created, based on the article “A compass, not a verdict” published in “Indian Express” on 29th July 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Effect Context: On July 23, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion declaring climate change an… Continue reading ICJ climate ruling reshapes India’s policy debate
India UK trade deal raises major public health concerns
Source: The post India UK trade deal raises major public health concerns has been created, based on the article “The India-U.K. FTA spells a poor deal for public health” published in “The Hindu” on 25th July 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s… Continue reading India UK trade deal raises major public health concerns
United States accelerates deep seabed mining ambitions
Source: The post United States accelerates deep seabed mining ambitions has been created, based on the article “Digging deep into Trump’s deep sea mining order” published in “Business Standard ” on 18th July 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The Trump… Continue reading United States accelerates deep seabed mining ambitions
China blocks Foxconn shift and India gains global ground
Source: The post China blocks Foxconn shift and India gains global ground has been created, based on the article “Choking China+1?” published in “Business Standard” on 7th July 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: China’s move to block Foxconn’s shift to… Continue reading China blocks Foxconn shift and India gains global ground
Middle East wars shape oil markets and fragile peace
Source: The post Middle East wars shape oil markets and fragile peace has been created, based on the article “When peace is a pause” published in “The Indian Express” on 7th July 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: This article reflects… Continue reading Middle East wars shape oil markets and fragile peace
IAF Concerns Over Indigenous Delays and Dependence
Source: The post IAF Concerns Over Indigenous Delays and Dependence has been created, based on the article “U.S. defence ties — India needs to keep its eyes open” published in “The Hindu” on 28 March 2025. IAF Concerns Over Indigenous Delays and Dependence. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements… Continue reading IAF Concerns Over Indigenous Delays and Dependence
Vietnam opposes military alliances in region: envoy
Vietnam opposes military alliances in region: envoy News: Vietnam recently expressed its non-committment in backing the “Quad” or quadrilateral coalition among India, the US, Japan and Australia, saying it welcomes any initiative to bring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region but is opposed to the formation of any military alliance. Important Facts: Vietnam Concerns:… Continue reading Vietnam opposes military alliances in region: envoy
