Economic Development APEC | Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation | UPSC The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the AsiaPacific. APEC's 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration....
Current Affairs New National Education Policy 2020 The National Education Policy 2020, which was approved by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 July 2020, outlines the vision of India's new education system. The new policy replaces the previous National Policy on Education, 1986. The policy is a comprehensive framework for elementary education to higher education as...
Indian Polity, Constitution and Governance Veto Power of the President of India Why VETO power? VETO Power are used by President when- Bills are passed in haste. A bill pass without sufficient majority. A bill is unconstitutional. Therefore, VETO Power Act as a intermediary check before judiciary examine the constitutionality. VETO Power should not be called separation of people will. This power...
International Relations Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) The Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA) formerly known as the Indian Ocean Rim Initiative and the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC). IORA is an international organisation consisting of 23 states bordering the Indian Ocean. The IORA is a regional forum, tripartite in nature, bringing together representatives of...
International Relations Arctic Council The Arctic Council is a high-level intergovernmental forum that addresses issues faced by the Arctic governments and the indigenous people of the Arctic. The eight countries with sovereignty over the lands within the Arctic Circle constitute the members of the council. The Arctic Council has conducted studies on climate change,...
International Relations CPEC(China Pakistan Economic Corridor) | UPSC The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) is an economic route stretching from western China through Pakistan to the Indian Ocean coast. It is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative. It is a collection of infrastructure projects that are under construction throughout Pakistan since 2013. India Concern The Indian Government’...
International Relations Chabahar Port Background Chabahar port is a seaport in Chabahar and located in southern Iran on the Gulf of Iran. It consist of two separate ports- Shahid Kalantari Shahid Behashti and Each has five berths Development of port was first proposed in 1973 by tha last Shah of Iran,development was delayed...
Current Affairs UNESCO World Heritage Site in India | UPSC UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Sites The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement(Chandigarh) - 2016 Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai(Maharashtra) - 2018 Historic City of Ahmedabad(Gujarat) - 2017 Jaipur City(Rajasthan) - 2020 Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara(Nalanda University)...
International Relations Blue Dot Network The BDN was formally announced on 4th November, 2019 at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok, Thailand. It will be led by the US along with Japan and Australia. Led by the US’s International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). It is a multi-stakeholder initiative to bring together governments, the private...
International Relations India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway | UPSC The India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway is a highway under construction under India's Look East policy that will connect Moreh, India with Mae Sot, Thailand via Myanmar. The India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) highway project will open the gate to ASEAN through the land. The project will boost trade and commerce in the...
International Relations Connect Central Asia Policy | UPSC India's 'Connect Central Asia' Policy is a broad-based approach, including political, security, economic and cultural connections. On 12 June 2012 India's Minister Of State for External Affairs Shri E. Ahamed gave a Keynote address at First India-Central Asia Dialogue. Purpose of 'Connect Central Asia' Policy India will continue to build...
International Relations TAPI Pipeline Project | UPSC The Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India Pipeline(TAPI) is a natural gas pipeline being developed by the Galkynysh – TAPI Pipeline Company Limited with participation of the Asian Development Bank. TAPI Pipeline project also known as Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline & Peace Pipeline. The pipeline will transport natural gas from the Galkynysh Gas Field(...
International Relations G20(Group of Twenty) The G20(Group of Twenty) is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union. Founded in 1999 with the aim to discuss policy pertaining to the promotion of international financial stability. The G20 economies account for around 90% of the gross...
International Relations BRICS(Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) BRICS is the acronym coined to associate five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The BRICS members are known for their significant influence on regional affairs. Since 2009, the BRICS nations have met annually at formal summits. Originally the first four were grouped as BRIC...
