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...
Quiz UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 Answer Key With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhutti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshwara were famous a) Jain monks b) Playwrights c) temple architects d) philosophers Answer - b Consider the following statements: i) The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all women above the age of 21. ii)...
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...
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 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...
International Relations SAARC(South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The SAARC comprises 3% of the world's area, 21% of the world's population and...
International Relations BIMSTEC(Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an international organisation of seven nations of South Asia and Southeast Asia. 1.5 billion people and having a combined gross domestic product of $3.5 trillion (2018). The BIMSTEC member states – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal,...
International Relations SCO(Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or Shanghai Pact, is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. The creation was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China by the leaders of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Charter, formally establishing the organisation, was signed in June...
Defense Updates All Important Exercise conducted by Indian Armed Forces Domestic exercise – This exercise aims to improve internal engagements and there can be inter-services or intra-services depending on nature and its application. Gandiv Vijay Paschim Lehar Vayu Shakti Vijay Prahar Bilateral exercise – These exercises are conducted between two countries. Sampriti - India & Bangladesh Mitra Shakti - India & Sri...
