For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → The 15th BRICS summit held in Johannesburg has been concluded. The most significant outcome of this summit has been the expansion of BRICS, making it BRICS-Plus. 6 new countries have been added to the grouping, i.e., Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and UAE. However, BRICS-plus has its share of advantages and disadvantages.… Continue reading BRICS-Plus – Significance and Implications– Explained, Pointwise
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G20 ministers agree to map global value chains, link MSMEs
Source– The post is based on the article “G20 ministers agree to map global value chains, link MSMEs” published in the “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations – Global groupings News– Recently, a two-day G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting took [place in Jaipur. What are important parts of outcome… Continue reading G20 ministers agree to map global value chains, link MSMEs
Fallacy, fantasy, Global South
Source: The post is based on the article “Fallacy, fantasy, Global South” published in Business Standard on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: challenges with the Global South. News: The article explains challenges with the Global South. What does the term Global… Continue reading Fallacy, fantasy, Global South
The new discourse of the Global South
Source: The post is based on the article “Ram Madhav writes: The new discourse of the Global South” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: The article discusses the changing definitions of “developed” and “developing” countries. The… Continue reading The new discourse of the Global South
India-Greece Relations – Explained, Pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Indian PM Narendra Modi after the conclusion of BRICS Johannesburg summit flew to Greece on his first state visit to this European-Mediterranean country. PM Narendra Modi’s visit is the first visit to Greece by an Indian PM in 40 years since Indira Gandhi visited the country in September 1983.… Continue reading India-Greece Relations – Explained, Pointwise
India’s G-20 opportunity for an African Renaissance
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s G-20 opportunity for an African Renaissance” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The author talks about Africa’s challenges and reduced global support. They mention military takeovers,… Continue reading India’s G-20 opportunity for an African Renaissance
Express View on BRICS: In uncharted waters
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on BRICS: In uncharted waters” published in the “The Indian Express” and “Brics & Beijing” published in “The Times of India” on 24th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Regional and global groupings News– The article explains the issues of expansion of BRICS membership and challenges faced… Continue reading Express View on BRICS: In uncharted waters
India and the Northern Sea Route
Source: The post is based on the article “India and the Northern Sea Route” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The article talks about India’s increasing role in Arctic’s Northern Sea Route (NSR) for cargo. It covers… Continue reading India and the Northern Sea Route
Sunil Bharti Mittal writes: It’s time for Africa – and India’s G20 presidency is part of the opportunity
Source: The post is based on the article “Sunil Bharti Mittal writes: It’s time for Africa – and India’s G20 presidency is part of the opportunity” published in “Indian Express” on 24th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: In this article, author stresses… Continue reading Sunil Bharti Mittal writes: It’s time for Africa – and India’s G20 presidency is part of the opportunity
The U.K.India relationship is alive with opportunity
Source– The post is based on the article “The U.K.India relationship is alive with opportunity” published in “The Hindu” on 24th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and UK bilateral relationship News– The article explains the status of trade, investment and cultural relationship between India and UK. What is the status… Continue reading The U.K.India relationship is alive with opportunity
A revived trilateral- Japan and South Korea are shoring up security
Source: The post is based on the article “A revived trilateral- Japan and South Korea are shoring up security” published in “Business Standard” on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: This article discusses how Japan, South Korea, and the US held a significant… Continue reading A revived trilateral- Japan and South Korea are shoring up security
“The World Bank must reform- Overhauls to multilateral development banks could be a lasting legacy of India’s G20 presidency”
Source: The post is based on the article “The World Bank must reform- Overhauls to multilateral development banks could be a lasting legacy of India’s G20 presidency” published in “ Business Standard” on 22nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important International institutions. News: In this article, author discusses the need for reforms in the World Bank… Continue reading “The World Bank must reform- Overhauls to multilateral development banks could be a lasting legacy of India’s G20 presidency”
“The BRICS test for India’s multipolarity rhetoric”
Source: The post is based on articles “The BRICS test for India’s multipolarity rhetoric” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2023 and “We face hard options on the BRICS architecture” published in Live Mint on 22nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance:… Continue reading “The BRICS test for India’s multipolarity rhetoric”
Express View on Saudi and Iran: Welcome detente
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on Saudi and Iran: Welcome detente” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International relations News– Recently, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian’s visit to Saudi Arabia had traveled to Riyadh to offer condolences on the death of King Abdullah.… Continue reading Express View on Saudi and Iran: Welcome detente
The Katchatheevu controversy
Source: The post is based on the article “The Katchatheevu controversy” published in The Hindu on 21st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: India and Sri Lanka agreement on Katchatheevu. News: Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister M. K. Stalin restarted discussions about Katchatheevu, a barren islet near Rameswaram. He called to reclaim the islet from… Continue reading The Katchatheevu controversy
A ‘fab’ way to conduct India-Japan tech diplomacy
Source: The post is based on the article “A ‘fab’ way to conduct India-Japan tech diplomacy” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: India and Japan agreement on semiconductor technology News: In July 2023, India and Japan reached an agreement to cooperate on semiconductor technology. What is the agreement… Continue reading A ‘fab’ way to conduct India-Japan tech diplomacy
The power of an acronym
Source: The post is based on the article “The power of an acronym” published in “Business standard” on 19th 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 evolution and relevance of the BRICS group, highlighting its inconsistencies and China’s… Continue reading The power of an acronym
Arun Prakash writes: Delhi and Taipei, just friends – on India Taiwan relations
Source: The post is based on the article “Arun Prakash writes: Delhi and Taipei, just friends” published in “The Indian express” on 14th 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 recent visit of retired Indian military chiefs to… Continue reading Arun Prakash writes: Delhi and Taipei, just friends – on India Taiwan relations
India’s Myanmar quandary, its paradoxical policy
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
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. How an… 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
Express View on India-China ties: Riding on hope
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on India-China ties: Riding on hope” published in the “The Indian Express” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: Bilateral relationship between India and China News- The Chinese President Xi Jinping might visit Delhi in September for the G20 summit. Why… Continue reading Express View on India-China ties: Riding on hope
Prolific In Pacific: Small islands, big powers & an Indo-French option
Source: The post is based on the article “Prolific In Pacific: Small islands, big powers & an Indo-French option” published in “Times of India” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: The author discusses how France’s strong presence in the Indo-Pacific can… Continue reading Prolific In Pacific: Small islands, big powers & an Indo-French option
Turning the tide on brain drain
Source: The post is based on an article “Turning the tide on brain drain” published in Business Standard on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Diaspora Relevance: reasons behind Indian citizens migrating abroad News: The article discusses the causes behind Indians going overseas and the actions required to retain them in India. What are the… Continue reading Turning the tide on brain drain
BYDing Time – on India’s decision to reject Chinese companys’ investment
Source– The post is based on the article “BYDing Time” published in “The Times of India” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and China bilateral relationship News- Indian government has decided to reject Chinese EV giant BYD’s $1 billion investment plan for a car and battery manufacturing plant. What… Continue reading BYDing Time – on India’s decision to reject Chinese companys’ investment
The SCO is a success story that can get better
Source: The post is based on the article “The SCO is a success story that can get better” published in “The Hindu” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: In this article author talks about recent important changes in the Shanghai Cooperation… Continue reading The SCO is a success story that can get better
On carbon burden, Europe’s glaring hypocrisy
Source: The post is based on the article “On carbon burden, Europe’s glaring hypocrisy” published in “The Indian express” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. & GS3- Environment conservation News: The European Union (EU) is starting a carbon tax on imports to… Continue reading On carbon burden, Europe’s glaring hypocrisy
FTAs: Learning from peers
Source– The post is based on the article “FTAs: Learning from peers” published in the “Business Standard” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to external trade News- The article compares the India approach to FTAs with other emerging economies. What are the impacts of tariff liberalisation? In the early stages of… Continue reading FTAs: Learning from peers
Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: In Israel’s floundering, their future, and ours
Source– The post is based on the article “Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: In Israel’s floundering, their future, and ours” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International politics Relevance: The state of Israel and nationalism News- The Israeli Knesset has voted 64-0 on a bill to limit judicial power. One of… Continue reading Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: In Israel’s floundering, their future, and ours
C Raja Mohan writes: Why India may not be averse to UAE rescuing Pakistan’s economy
Source– The post is based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: Why India may not be averse to UAE rescuing Pakistan’s economy” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: triangular dynamics between Middle east, India and Pakistan News- According to media reports, the United Arab Emirates has… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: Why India may not be averse to UAE rescuing Pakistan’s economy
ASEAN, a persistence with dialogue, on a trodden path
Source– The post is based on the article “ASEAN, a persistence with dialogue, on a trodden path” published in “The Hindu” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus : GS 2- Regional groupings and agreements Relevance: ASEAN News- The 56th Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the post-ministerial conferences and other related regional… Continue reading ASEAN, a persistence with dialogue, on a trodden path
India Sri Lanka relations: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka visited India. This was his first foreign visit since assuming the office a year ago in the midst of civic chaos fueled by economic crisis. During the visit, the two nations announced an economic-partnership vision that underscores India’s commitment to ensure a… Continue reading India Sri Lanka relations: Explained, pointwise
Why India-Pakistan needs a nuclear dialogue
Source: The post is based on the article “Arun Prakash writes: Why India-Pakistan needs a nuclear dialogue — whatever the political situation” published in “The Indian express” on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- India and its neighborhood-relations. News: The article discusses the implications of Pakistan’s nuclear policies and comments made by Lt. General Khalid Kidwai.… Continue reading Why India-Pakistan needs a nuclear dialogue
Dilemmas of India’s great power ambitions
Source– The post is based on the article “Dilemmas of India’s great power ambitions” published in “The Indian Express” on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS32- International relations Relevance: Issues related to Indian foreign policy News- The article explains the dilemma for India in projecting itself a global power. What are the strengths of India on… Continue reading Dilemmas of India’s great power ambitions
India, Australia explore easing whiskey exports, form group
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Australia explore easing whiskey exports, form group” published in Live Mint on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: About India Australia mutual recognition agreement (MRA). News: Recently, India and Australia have formed a joint working group to consider the possibility of a mutual recognition… Continue reading India, Australia explore easing whiskey exports, form group
A race for the high seas dominion
Source: The post is based on the article “A race for the high seas dominion” published in “Business standard” on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- Distribution of key natural resources across the world & GS 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests News: In this article the… Continue reading A race for the high seas dominion
More than court action, revisit the Indus Waters Treaty
Source– The post is based on the article “More than court action, revisit the Indus Waters Treaty” published in “The Hindu” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus : GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and Pakistan bilateral relationship News- The article explains the issues related to the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan. What… Continue reading More than court action, revisit the Indus Waters Treaty
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Delhi: Sri Lanka and India, five things to do
Source: This post is based on the article “President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Delhi: Sri Lanka and India, five things to do” published in Indian Express on 20th July. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – India and its neighborhood News: Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe is visiting India to finalize several investments, especially in energy, infrastructure,… Continue reading President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Delhi: Sri Lanka and India, five things to do
India, France and what keeps their ties ticking
Source: The post is based on the article “India, France and what keeps their ties ticking” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Relevance: India and France relations News: The article explains the India and France bilateral relations. How… Continue reading India, France and what keeps their ties ticking
From Great Powers to Asia – India is raising its diplomatic game
Source– The post is based on the article “From Great Powers to Asia – India is raising its diplomatic game” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus : GS 2- International Relations Relevance : Indian renewed approach towards the major powers and regional geopolitics News – The article explains the India approach… Continue reading From Great Powers to Asia – India is raising its diplomatic game
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. What are the… 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
