Black Sea Grain Initiative

Source– The post is based on the article “Granny Future” published in “The Times of India” and “Food insecurity returns” published in the “Business Standard” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus : GS2- INternational relations Relevance: Issues of global importance News- Russia has decided to pull out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Contents1 What are… Continue reading Black Sea Grain Initiative

New opportunities and a few old issues as Wickremesinghe comes calling

Source: The post is based on the article “New opportunities and a few old issues as Wickremesinghe comes calling” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- IR (India and its neighborhood-relations.) News: This article discusses Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s upcoming visit to India, highlighting past tensions, current efforts for… Continue reading New opportunities and a few old issues as Wickremesinghe comes calling

Eye on Emirati flows – There are both risks and benefits in the rupee-dirham settlement system

Source: The post is based on the articles “Eye on Emirati flows – There are both risks and benefits in the rupee-dirham settlement system” published in The Hindu on 18th July 2023 and “Gently Pushing Rupee – Steady steps promoting rupee-based foreign trade are pragmatic. Internationalization follows economic heft” published in The Times of India on 18th… Continue reading Eye on Emirati flows – There are both risks and benefits in the rupee-dirham settlement system

We can expect more turbulence ahead in Indian diaspora politics

Source: The post is based on the article “We can expect more turbulence ahead in Indian diaspora politics” published in Live mint on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Indian Diaspora News: This article discusses the increasing complexity of diaspora politics. It suggests that Indian leaders should carefully engage with the diaspora to avoid exacerbating… Continue reading We can expect more turbulence ahead in Indian diaspora politics

An enlarged Nato does not enhance its appeal

Source: The post is based on the article “An enlarged Nato does not enhance its appeal” published in Live mint on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: In this article author discusses the geopolitical implications of Ukraine’s potential NATO membership, the… Continue reading An enlarged Nato does not enhance its appeal

Problematic – on EU resolution on Manipur violence

Source– The post is based on the article “Problematic” published in “The Hindu” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2-International relations. GS3- Security Relevance: Internal security matters of India and its international implications News- Recently, the EU parliament has passed a resolution on Manipur violence. What are issues with the EU parliament resolution? The EU Parliament… Continue reading Problematic – on EU resolution on Manipur violence

Why India-France ties are strong, what’s the significance of PM Modi’s visit

Source– The post is based on the article “Why India-France ties are strong, what’s the significance of PM Modi’s visit” published in the “The Indian Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and France bilateral relationship News- PM Modi is on a visit to France. Why is the partnership… Continue reading Why India-France ties are strong, what’s the significance of PM Modi’s visit

Out of alignment – On India-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty

Source- The post is based on the article “Out of alignment” published in the “The Indian Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements Relevance – Issues related to foreign investment News – Negotiations are undergoing on the India-UK bilateral investment treaty. What is the main point… Continue reading Out of alignment – On India-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty

Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs

Source: The post is based on the article “Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs” published in The Indian Express on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: This article discusses the strategic and security-focused relationship between India and France. The… Continue reading Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs

Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions

Source– The post is based on the article “Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions” published in “The Hindu” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral and regional groupings Relevance: India and Philippines relationship News-. The Foreign Ministers of India and the Philippines met at the fifth meeting of the Philippines-India Joint Commission on… Continue reading Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions

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