Synopsis – What is the case of the Italian Marines, what was the conflict between India and Italy over the issue and the possible reason of delay in prosecuting the matter. Contents1 Introduction –2 What was the dispute over the Italian Marines case?3 International tribunal’s ruling-4 Way forward- Introduction – After Italy deposited Rs 10… Continue reading The SC ordered the closure of Italian Marines case in India
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Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Discussions during the summit:4 About New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty): What is the News? U.S President and Russian President have concluded their Great Power summit meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Key Discussions during the summit: Return of Ambassadors: The US and Russia will return their Ambassadors to their… Continue reading Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President
Mistakes in the U.S’s Afghan Policy
Synopsis: This article outlines the strategic mistakes in the U.S’s Afghan policy. It has now left America to compromise on its goals of ending ‘terror in Afghanistan’. Background The U.S invaded Afghanistan in October 2001 to target its enemy, al-Qaeda, after September 11 attacks. After the invasion, the U.S declared to destroy the Taliban too,… Continue reading Mistakes in the U.S’s Afghan Policy
Taiwan reports largest ever Chinese incursion
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the China-Taiwan issue?4 Relations between China and Taiwan: What is the News? China has flown 28 fighter jets towards the self-ruled island of Taiwan. Taiwan has called the Chinese action the largest incursion to date. About Taiwan: Taiwan is an island on the southern coast of China.… Continue reading Taiwan reports largest ever Chinese incursion
G7 Summit Presents a Template for Indian Engagement With the West
Synopsis: The recent meeting of G7 countries was attended by India as a guest country. The meeting provided a template for Indian engagement with the West based on shared democratic values and mutual cooperation. Contents1 Background:2 Significance of the summit:3 Relations between India and West:4 Way Forward: Background: The recent summit of G7 countries took… Continue reading G7 Summit Presents a Template for Indian Engagement With the West
El Salvador is planning to make “Bitcoin a legal currency”
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why did El Salvador make Bitcoin a legal currency?3 Concerns against this move:4 About Bitcoin: What is the News? El Salvador is planning to make Bitcoin a legal currency. If made, then El Salvador will be the first country in the world to officially classify Bitcoin as a legal currency.… Continue reading El Salvador is planning to make “Bitcoin a legal currency”
China warns Bangladesh on joining QUAD
Synopsis: In the wake of the growing momentum of Quad, China’s aggression is expected to grow in the Indo-Pacific and States are likely to push back Chinese “cheque-book diplomacy”. Background: Recently Chinese ambassador warned Bangladesh that there will be “substantial damage” to bilateral relation if it joins the USA backed anti-China coalition “Quad” However, Bangladesh… Continue reading China warns Bangladesh on joining QUAD
The tussle of Digital Services Tax between India and US
Synopsis: The US has rolled back its increased tariff on products of 6 countries including India. It now wants to negotiate, over the imposition of a digital service tax by the 6 nations. It is even willing to engage in a future trade war. Contents1 Background:2 What is the Digital Services Tax (DST) imposed by… Continue reading The tussle of Digital Services Tax between India and US
Lessons From EU’s efforts to end Vaccination gap
Synopsis: EU is helping other low-income countries to get access to vaccines. The same needs to be done by other countries to close the vaccination gap. Background A widely vaccinated world population is the only way to end the pandemic. Otherwise, the Covid virus will undergo multiple mutations, and it will undermine the effectiveness… Continue reading Lessons From EU’s efforts to end Vaccination gap
Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Brief History of Israel-Palestine Issue:4 What is the Indian Model of Coexistence?5 Why should the Indian Model be adopted? Synopsis: The Israel-Palestine conflict has been going on for almost a century now. The recent escalation took place on 11th May and took the lives of many people on both sides. Experts believe… Continue reading Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict
