Source: The post “India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem” has been created based on “India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem” published in “The Hindu” on 10 September 2026. India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: India is witnessing a rise in obesity, diabetes and… Continue reading India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem
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Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia
Source: The post “Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia” has been created based on “Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia” published in “The Hindu” on 10 September 2026. Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: The ongoing Iran war has escalated tensions across West… Continue reading Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia
India-Japan Defence Cooperation Breaks New Ground
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction India and Japan share a long-standing partnership based on shared democratic values, mutual respect and civilisational ties. The two countries will mark 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. Their defence cooperation has expanded through dialogues, the 2+2 mechanism, military exercises, logistics and technology discussions. The August… Continue reading India-Japan Defence Cooperation Breaks New Ground
Harnessing BRICS ‘POWER’ to Empower the World
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction BRICS has evolved from an emerging-economy platform into a wider Global South forum with growing economic and political weight. Its 20th anniversary comes amid geopolitical conflicts, trade disruptions, energy insecurity and pressure on multilateral institutions. India’s 2026 presidency therefore seeks to use BRICS cooperation to build a… Continue reading Harnessing BRICS ‘POWER’ to Empower the World
The SCO and the illusion of moral multipolarity
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 5 September 2026. The SCO and the illusion of moral multipolarity. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is evolving from a… Continue reading The SCO and the illusion of moral multipolarity
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
