Global Food Crisis Context: Ukraine and its allies in the West have accused Russia of weaponising food, saying that its blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports is the primary reason for the rising prices, while Moscow has blamed Western sanctions for the crisis Background: Following […]
Chinese Footprint in the Pacific Region Context: • During a meeting with the 14 Pacific Island Countries, China’s effort to push through a comprehensive framework deal, the draft of which was leaked earlier, failed to gain consensus among the PICs. Which are the […]
Indo – Bhutan Hydropower Cooperation Context: India has been consistently supporting Bhutan in all aspects but has also supported significantly in the hydropower sector in the form of grants and technical aid. Recent visit of India’s External Affairs Minister to Bhutan has given room […]
Overview of Sweden-Finland Joining NATO Context: With the Russian invasion of Ukraine nearing three months, Sweden and Finland (SweFin), the two Nordic countries that have historically stayed out of military alliances, have formally applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Background: The […]
Strategic Importance of Prime Minister’s visit to Lumbini Context: Prime Minister’s visit to Lumbini in Nepal is seen as a strategic and politically important visit amidst growing Chinese influence. Background: India and Nepal have long history of cultural and ethnic ties and also have […]
Finland Joining NATO Alliance Context: • A country with long time of war neutrality has decided to join a military alliance, this stand of Finland is significant in terms of international political order. What is Russia’s response? • Kremlin has reacted bitterly by stating that […]
Northern Ireland Protocol Context: Ireland’s Foreign Minister on Wednesday said the U.K. risked a breach of international law if it scraps the trade rules it signed with the EU for Northern Ireland. The UK government has hinted that it may pull out of a deal […]
G20 Context: • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has asked people to participate in Logo Design Contest for India’s forthcoming G20 Presidency. About: • The G20 is a global strategic platform that brings together the world’s biggest industrialised and emerging economies. • The G20 […]
Impact of Ukrainian Crisis on Europe’s Demography Context: • Since the Russian invasion on Ukraine over 5 million people are taking refuge in the bordering countries all of Ukraine’s borders, except those with Russia and Belarus, have remained open. Background: • Europe is facing the […]
Al-Aqsa Mosque Context: • Clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque compound wounded dozens of people on, following weeks of violence at the flashpoint religious site. Background: • In the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound has been the most sensitive site. […]