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Context: India announced new connectivity measures for the Maldives, in an effort to help it deal with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The connectivity measures are: An air connectivity “bubble” for travel: India would also be the first country to initiate the “travel bubble” with the Maldives, beginning with an Air India fligh... .Read more
Updated on 14 August, 2020 GS2 International Relations
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Context: For India, August 15 is first and foremost Independence Day. But for the U.K. the day marks 75 years since peace was achieved in Asia. India’s contribution in WW2 (1939-1945) Indians formed the largest all-volunteer force in World War 2, with over 2.5 million fighting in Europe, North Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong and Burma. India prov... .Read more
Updated on 14 August, 2020 GS2 International Relations
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Context: The decision by the Kingdom of Tonga to outlaw the worst forms of child labour (Convention 182) is the first time in the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s 101-year history that a labour standard has been universally ratified. About ILO’s Convention 182 It was adopted in the 1999 annual international labour conference. Aspires ... .Read more
Updated on 14 August, 2020 GS2 International Relations
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Context: Self-reliance is the theme of India’s 74th Independence Day. Relevance of self-reliance in foreign policy The concept of self-reliance is commonly associated with the economy and production of key goods and services within the country in light of the global ‘supply shock’ caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But the concept also has a... .Read more
Updated on 13 August, 2020 GS2 International Relations
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Context: Coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 19 million people, claimed over 0.7 million lives and devastated economies. As the pandemic transcends geopolitical boundaries the role played by WHO is questioned. More on the news: Criticism of role played by WHO amid the pandemic Slow response: With the necessary arrangements of regi... .Read more
Updated on 11 August, 2020 GS2 International Relations
Context: Recently, India’s Ministry of Education sent a letter to several institutions seeking information about the activities of their Confucius Institutes (CIs) and Chinese language training centers. More on the news: This move was said to be part of a review of work being done by higher education institutions in partnership with foreign enti... .Read more
Updated on 10 August, 2020 GS2 International Relations
