Source: The post is based on the article “India’s Myanmar quandary, its paradoxical policy” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: India and Myanmar Relations News: Myanmar’s President extended the emergency by six months, and the military has decided to release political prisoners. Still, these actions don’t suggest a… Continue reading India’s Myanmar quandary, its paradoxical policy
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Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use
Source: The post is based on the article “Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – International Treaty and Organization Relevance: International law related to prohibition of cluster bombs News: The decision by the United States to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine as… Continue reading Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use
The grammar of commerce in a new age of geopolitics
Source– The post is based on the article “The grammar of commerce in a new age of geopolitics” published in “The Hindu” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations News – Since March 2018, 23 advanced and developing countries have agreed for currency swap arrangements with India, extending credits in settling transactions. Contents1 How… Continue reading The grammar of commerce in a new age of geopolitics
Talking peace in Jeddah: India offers a new perspective
Source: The post is based on the article “Talking peace in Jeddah: India offers a new perspective” published in “Business Standard” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: In this article author discusses a peace summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where countries… Continue reading Talking peace in Jeddah: India offers a new perspective
Blessed By Beijing – China’s propaganda war is well funded and waged subtly. Centre and states must coordinate”
Source: The post is based on the article “Blessed By Beijing – China’s propaganda war is well funded and waged subtly. Centre and states must coordinate” published in The Times of India on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: concerns with Chinese growing influence. News: An NY Times investigation has exposed a complex… Continue reading Blessed By Beijing – China’s propaganda war is well funded and waged subtly. Centre and states must coordinate”
G-20 negotiators face climate change hurdle
Source– The post is based on the article “G-20 negotiators face climate change hurdle” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Global groupings and agreements News– G-20 negotiators are now worried about reaching a consensus over climate change issues ahead of the leaders’ summit in September. Why are G20 negotiators… Continue reading G-20 negotiators face climate change hurdle
The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away
Source– The post is based on the article “The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away” published in “The Hindu” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International relations Relevance: Issues related to nuclear weapons and disarmament. News– The article explains the concept of nuclear taboo and nuclear deterrence. What are some facts about… Continue reading The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away
From state visit to a more robust trade relationship
Source: The post is based on the article “From state visit to a more robust trade relationship” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: In this article author discusses the historic visit of India’s Prime Minister to Washington.… Continue reading From state visit to a more robust trade relationship
C Raja Mohan writes: South Asia, now open to business
Source: The post is based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: South Asia, now open to business” published in The Indian express on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- India and its neighborhood-relations. News: In this article author talks about India’s growing economy and its potential positive effect on South Asia. They discuss how regional… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: South Asia, now open to business
Expansion worries: Enlarging Brics will not inevitably restore relevance
Source: The post is based on the article “Expansion worries: Enlarging Brics will not inevitably restore relevance” published in Business standard on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: This article discusses the potential expansion of the BRICS group. China wants more countries… Continue reading Expansion worries: Enlarging Brics will not inevitably restore relevance
