International Relations

Indus water talks held on ‘cordial’ terms

Context: The recent 2022 yearly Indus water talks between India and Pakistan concluded on cordial terms. Background: The meeting is held annually under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) 1960. Indus Water Treaty: In September 1960, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and... .Read more

Updated on 1 June, 2022 GS1 GS2 International Relations

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India - Japan Relations and Current Development: Explained In-Depth

CONTEXT : Recent developments in the Indo-Japan relations saw a major shift with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida visiting India for India Japan Summit. Next in line was QUAD Summit in the same month of May 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had his official visit to Japan for the 4th QUAD leaders summit in Tokyo. Statements for Mains answers: &ldquo... .Read more

Updated on 26 May, 2022 GS2 International Relations

Explained In-Depth: Modi Visits Nepal.

Context: PM Modi tweeted “My Nepal visit has further deepened India’s connect with an important neighbor.” India Nepal Relations Statements: “Our ties with Nepal are unparalleled. The civilizational and people-to-people contacts between India and Nepal form the enduring edifice of our close relationship,” said Mod... .Read more

Updated on 19 May, 2022 GS2 International Relations

INDIA-NEPAL-BANGLADESH MVA

CONTEXT India, Bangladesh and Nepal on Tuesday finalised an enabling memorandum of understanding (MoU) for implementing the long-gestating Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) that is aimed at boosting regional tradex and connectivity. About BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) Origin of BBIN connectivity project: The... .Read more

Updated on 10 March, 2022 GS2 International Relations

INDIA-UAE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP

CONTEXT India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) inked a trade pact, Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during a virtual summit led by the Indian Prime Minister and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. INDIA-UAE CEPA The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is a bilateral trade pact that would cover, over a period of time 90% of In... .Read more

Updated on 7 March, 2022 GS2 International Relations

ROLE OF QUAD & AUKUS IN INDO-PACIFIC

CONTEXT China has equated the India, U.S., Australia, Japan Quad grouping with the AUKUS (Australia, U.K., U.S.) defence pact, calling both exclusive cliques part of the Biden administration’s ill-intentioned Indo-Pacific strategy. Importance of Indo Pacific region Economic importance:The Indo Pacific maritime space is central to global com... .Read more

Updated on 5 March, 2022 GS2 International Relations