Centre to stop sites from weaving ‘dark patterns’ to mislead buyers Context On the draft rules for preventing and regulating “dark patterns” on the Internet, notably in e-commerce platforms, the Centre has requested feedback from the general public. The recommendations cover how to avoid and […]
‘At G-20, Japan backs India, not China, as a bridge to Global South’ Context Beyond the short-term results of the G-20 Summit, one significant finding with long-term repercussions is the placement of India as a crucial link between the West and the “Global South” in […]
Modi presents a 12-point proposal to expand India-ASEAN relations Context : At the annual ASEAN-India Summit on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a 12-point plan to increase collaboration between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in several areas, including connectivity, trade, […]
African Union African Union is known as AU. It is a continental association with 55 African member states. The Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which operated from 1963 to 1999, was succeeded by the African Union, which was formally established in 2002. The main goals […]
African Union to Join G-20, as Sherpas Reach a Deal Context According to sources with knowledge of the proceedings at the Sherpa summit at a resort on the outskirts of Delhi, the African Union (AU) is scheduled to join the G-20 after negotiators reached an […]
Delhi may turn venue for dialogue on reviving the Black Sea Grain Initiative Context In meetings outside of the G-20 Summit, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is attempting to resuscitate the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI or BSI) while world leaders assemble in Delhi on Friday. […]
The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana Context: In the last three years of its implementation from 2020-21 to 2022-23, a total of 107156 beneficiaries have been trained and an amount of Rs. 213.83 crore has been spent under PM-DAKSH. Relevance: GS-02 […]
Finding Seoul in the Indo-Pacific Context: The recent Camp David summit involving the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) holds historical significance as it marks the beginning of a new strategic partnership among these traditional allies. Background: As India and ROK commemorate […]
ASEAN’s action on Myanmar Context: The recent actions of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) addressing the Myanmar junta’s ongoing violence and its failure to implement the Five-Point Consensus have drawn attention. Background: Myanmar has experienced a decline in security and economic stability since […]