Editorial Analysis

In Context India’s strategic autonomy and policy of non-alignment have evolved into a multi-alignment approach.  About India’s multi-alignment stand Origin of India’s non-alignment stand: There has been a progressive evolution in Indian thinking on forming and joining regional economic and security groupings, since the days New Delhi declared itself as “Non-Aligned” in the 1950s.  India, […]

In Context The year 2023 is evidently important for India as it hosts multiple global events, including that of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) About: It is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation of Eurasian Nations with a secretariat in Beijing. Aim: It is a political, economic and military organisation that aims […]

In Context Following a recent meeting in Islamabad, China & Pakistan agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan. The move comes in spite of opposition from India on issues of sovereignty and territorial integrity. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)  About: The CPEC is a collection of infrastructure projects that have been under construction […]

In Context Recently, the South Korean President Yoon visited Tokyo and met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, becoming the first South Korean president to visit Japan since 2011. History of conflict between Japan & South Korea  About: The two nations share a complicated history.  They have fought on and off since at least the […]

In News It has been criticised that Conflicts like those in Sudan, Syria, Myanmar go largely unchecked at the United Nations. UN Reforms Demand of reform: Reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) encompasses five key issues:  Categories of membership,  The question of the veto held by the five permanent members,  Regional representation,  The […]

In Context The historic India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) which came into force on May 1st, 2022, has recently completed one successful year. What is the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)? About: A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed between India and UAE a year ago to strengthen the trade ties between […]

India’s Hunger Paradox Syllabus: GS2/ Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation In Context A national effort to establish routine dietary and nutritional assessments for the entire population is the need of the hour.  Data on food consumption pattern  Required calorie percentage: According to the World Health Organisation, at […]

In Context There is a widening rift between some Indian start-ups and the industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).  IAMAI’s opposition to the new law for tackling Big Tech firms About:  Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) criticised the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance to introduce a new […]

In Context India may have achieved suffrage early, but women still face significant barriers to political participation. History of Women in Politics in India Pre-Independence: Women played a crucial role in India’s fight for independence, by organising demonstrations, leading rallies, and raising awareness. Women’s suffrage: Independent India can rightly be proud of its achievement in […]

In Context The Prime Minister recently addressed the first meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under India’s G20 Presidency. He expressed concern that “progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) seems to be slowing down”.  What is sustainable development? The United Nations defines sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present […]