International Relation

India’s Neighbourhood First Policy, Principles and Challenges

Context: In keeping with the government’s “Neighborhood First” policy, Bhutan was allocated ₹2,068 crore from the total external aid portfolio. Neighbourhood First Policy Neighbourhood First Policy is a dynamic policy that was conceived around 2008 to forge strong neighbourhood relations...

Importance of Quad and BRICS Group

Context: Recently, the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held in Japan. More In News The meeting occurs after a 10-month hiatus during a period marked by global tensions: Paralysis in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and stalled reforms. Violations...

India Austria Partnership, Evolution, Areas of Collaboration

Context: Recently, PM Narendra Modi visited Vienna. India and Austria recently agreed to strengthen their partnership, with a focus on economic and technological collaboration. Austria’s Historical Neutrality Nazi Occupation and Allied Control: Vienna was occupied during WWII and later divided...

India-Russia Fail To Sign RELOS Agreement

In the evolving landscape of international relations, strategic partnerships between nations play a pivotal role in shaping geopolitical dynamics. One such significant development is the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) between India and Russia, which aims to bolster their...

G7 Countries List, Names, Members, History and Significance

G7 is a term that is used to describe the "Group of Seven", a coalition of seven countries that have the largest and most advanced economies in the world: the United States, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and...

India France Partnership, Partnership for the Planet

Context President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated the ‘Partnership for the Planet’ as one of the three pillars of the Indo-French Horizon 2047 Roadmap. Partnership for the Planet The ‘Partnership for the Planet’ initiative consists of concrete...

China’s 5 Principles of Foreign Policy

China plans to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence with an event in Beijing. The theme of the event is “From the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence to Building a Community with a Shared Future...

Delegation of U.S. lawmakers visited Dharamshala: India and Tibet Relationship

Context A delegation of U.S. lawmakers visited Dharamshala, hosted by the Central Tibetan Administration. The visit occurred just after the passage of the ‘Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act’ in the U.S. Congress, awaiting President Biden's signature. More...

Multipolar World Order, Characteristics and Prospects

Context: The country's foreign policy stance reshaped India’s global image, advocating a balanced perspective on global issues, as seen in his notable 2022 speech at the Bratislava Forum. This approach aligns with the vision of India as Vishvabandhu ("friend of...

Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM)

Context: The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) held in Kochi, Kerala, focused on the ongoing debate about regulating Antarctic tourism. Despite efforts to establish a regulatory framework, the meeting concluded without a definitive solution. Facts Date of Antarctic Treaty:...