International Relations
A Lost Opportunity In 1971 Where Indira Gandhi Erred
November 19, 2019, marked the 102nd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and one of the key agreements signed by her was the 1972 Simla Agreement. The Simla Agreement was signed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on 2 July 1972, following a full-blown war between India and Pakistan in 1971. O... .Read more
Updated on 20 November, 2019 GS1 GS2 International Relations
No more waiver, Bhutan to levy charges on Indian tourists
In a major shift in policy, Bhutan plans to levy charges on tourists from regional countries, including India, Bangladesh, Maldives; who presently are exempted from any charges. Background: The new draft tourism policy, which is likely to be finalised by the Bhutanese Cabinet next month, was discussed by the foreign minister of Bhutan - Tandi Dorji w... .Read more
Updated on 19 November, 2019 GS2 International Relations
India, France to patrol Indian Ocean
In news: The Indian and French navies will start coordinated patrols in the Indian Ocean region next year. France’s Interest in Indian Ocean: Overseas Territories like Reunion Islands formed a critical part of Indian Ocean region. 70% of French trade passes through the Straits of Babel Mandeb, Hormuz and Malacca and security of these vita... .Read more
Updated on 19 November, 2019 GS2 International Relations
All About BRICS - A Critical Analysis
The 11th BRICS Summit was convened in Brasília, Brazil. The 2019 Brazilian Presidency focuses on the theme, ‘BRICS: Economic Growth for an Innovative Future’. The BRICS Summit venues are chosen as per the rotational nature of venues among the five member States. About BRICS BRICS brings together five major emerging economies... .Read more
Updated on 18 November, 2019 GS2 International Relations
Energy-Starved Africa Looks To India For Nuclear Reactors
Energy-Starved Africa Looks To India For Nuclear Reactors - Indian government is exploring supply of small nuclear power reactors to the electricity-starved countries of Africa. Significance for Africa Meet energy demands of growing population: India’s civilian nuke programme is attracting African nations amid fall in hydel capacity and climate ch... .Read more
Updated on 18 November, 2019 GS2 International Relations
All You Need To Know About The 11th BRICS Summit
The 11th BRICS Summit 2019 is currently underway in Brazil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Brasilia to attend the summit. 11th BRICS summit: The BRICS summit 2019 theme is 'Economic Growth for an Innovative Future'. The BRICS 2019 is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in the fields of science, technology, innovation... .Read more
Updated on 15 November, 2019 GS2 International Relations
