Source: The post “The SCO and the illusion of moral multipolarity” has been created based on “The SCO and the illusion of moral multipolarity” published in “The Pioneer” on 05th September 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is evolving from a regional security forum into a broader institutional network… Continue reading The SCO and the illusion of moral multipolarity
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Why India may revive ‘Most-Favoured-Nation’ rule in bilateral treaties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2-International relations Introduction India is reconsidering its Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) framework after finding that its restrictive approach has made some treaty negotiations difficult. It may introduce a Qualified Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) provision to address investor concerns and improve investment certainty, especially with major partners such as the European Union (EU), without… Continue reading Why India may revive ‘Most-Favoured-Nation’ rule in bilateral treaties
Reducing India’s Exposure to U.S. Tariff Risks
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction India faces growing U.S. tariff risks due to its Russian crude purchases, strong export dependence on the U.S., and exposure of key sectors such as pharmaceuticals. Existing and proposed U.S. measures can raise trade costs and affect India’s growth. India therefore needs to reduce its vulnerability through… Continue reading Reducing India’s Exposure to U.S. Tariff Risks
The Baltic Way — Gandhi’s Imprint on Baltic Freedom
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2-International relations And Papers 1- History Introduction The Baltic Way of 23 August 1989 was a peaceful mass mobilisation in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia against Soviet rule. Around two million people formed a 675-kilometre human chain from Tallinn through Riga to Vilnius. Inspired partly by Gandhian non-violence, it became a major… Continue reading The Baltic Way — Gandhi’s Imprint on Baltic Freedom
Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space
Source: The post “Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space” has been created based on “Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space” published in “Indian Express” on 25 August 2026. Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- International Relations Context: India is increasingly using cross-border e-commerce to connect small producers, artisans… Continue reading Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space
Why Central Asia matters for India
Source: The post “Why Central Asia matters for India” has been created based on “PM Modi visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic: Why Central Asia matters for India” published in “Indian Express” on 25 August 2026. Why Central Asia matters for India. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- International Relations Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Central… Continue reading Why Central Asia matters for India
India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood
Source: The post “India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood” has been created based on “India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood” published in “The Hindu” on 28 July 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-International Relations Context: Central Asia is an important part of India’s extended neighbourhood, despite the lack of direct overland connectivity. India shares deep… Continue reading India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood
Why India could shape the next global financial order
Source: The post “Why India could shape the next global financial orders” has been created based on “Why India could shape the next global financial order” published in “The Hindu” on 27 July 2026. Why India could shape the next global financial order. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- International Relations Context: The international financial architecture consists… Continue reading Why India could shape the next global financial order
What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?
Source: The post “What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?” has been created based on “What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?” published in “DD News” on 26 August 2026. What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom? UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: The… Continue reading What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?
Time for Yoshida Doctrine 2.0
Source: The post “Time for Yoshida Doctrine 2.0” has been created based on “Time for Yoshida Doctrine 2.0” published in “Tribune” on 25 August 2026. Time for Yoshida Doctrine 2.0 UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- International Relations Context: The Yoshida Doctrine enabled post-war Japan to rely on the US security umbrella while concentrating on economic recovery. Today,… Continue reading Time for Yoshida Doctrine 2.0
