International Relation

India’s Act East Policy, Significance and Challenges

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Brunei and Singapore marked a strategic emphasis on India's "Act East" policy. What is India’s Act East Policy? The Act East Policy, introduced in November 2014, is an enhanced version of the...

India-Singapore Agreement on Semiconductor Partnership

India-Singapore Semiconductor Pact Semiconductor Significance: Semiconductors are essential components in products like missiles, mobile phones, cars, and computers. Global Supply Disruptions: The COVID-19 pandemic and tensions in the Taiwan Strait have pushed India to develop its semiconductor industry. India’s Semiconductor...

Israel-Hamas War 2024, Six Israeli Hostages Killed by Hamas

On September 2, 2024, the international community was jolted by the tragic news that six Israeli hostages had been killed by Hamas in Gaza. This development marks a severe escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, prompting widespread reactions and raising...

India-China Relations, Evolution, Areas of Cooperation, Challenges

Context: India and China hold the 31st meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in Beijing to resolve the standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). India-China Relations Evolution of Ties Early...

Significance of PM Modi Ukraine Meets with President Zelensky

Recently, PM Modi visited Ukraine. This visit marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister will visit Ukraine since diplomatic relations were established between the two countries in 1992. PM Modi Visit to Ukraine Break from Traditional Foreign Policy: The...

Israel Declares Panic 48 Hour Emergency, Huge Attack on Hezbollah

Israel Declares Panic 48 Hour Emergency Israel has declared a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency due to escalating tensions and military actions involving Hezbollah. This emergency declaration, effective from 6:00 AM local time on August 25, 2024, was made by...

India-Poland Relations, Areas Of Cooperation, Significance

Context: The Prime Minister of India arrived in Warsaw (Poland) to meet the Prime Minister of Poland. A recent visit of PM Modi to Poland has been concluded. Key Highlights Of the PM Modi Visit to Poland Strategic Partnership: India and...

India-Europe Relation, Strategic Engagement and Importance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Poland and Ukraine marks a significant step in India’s effort to enhance its engagement with Europe, particularly Central Europe. It was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Poland in 1979 and...

India-Malaysia Relation, Area of Cooperation, Importance

India-Malaysia Relation India and Malaysia share a long history of economic, cultural, and political ties, with significant interactions over decades. Relations experienced challenges in recent years due to regional tensions and political changes in both countries. Recent geopolitical shifts and...

Bangladesh Liberation War 1971, Background, Causes, Outcome

The Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 was a defining moment in South Asian history, marking the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent nation from the clutches of Pakistan. This article delves into the intricacies of the conflict, the key reasons...