Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “India–Canada relations have moved beyond traditional people-to-people ties towards a broader strategic partnership.” Assess the emerging pillars of bilateral cooperation. Highlight the challenges affecting the relationship. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India–Canada relations have witnessed …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Analyse the evolving nature of India-Oman relations. How does the partnership contribute to India’s strategic objectives in West Asia? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India’s engagement with Oman has acquired greater strategic significance amid geopolitical …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Examine the significance of India–South Korea relations in the context of the Indo-Pacific region. Evaluate the role of economic cooperation in strengthening strategic ties. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Indo-Pacific region has become central …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “Economic diplomacy often acts as a stabilising instrument after periods of diplomatic friction”. Examine this observation in the context of recent India–Canada relations. Discuss the potential of trade agreements in rebuilding strategic trust. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Important Bilateral Agreements. Context: The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the biggest bilateral trade pact between the two major economies, was activated on 1st May. The agreement was signed on February 18 between the two sides. As per the CEPA signed between India and the UAE: …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Bilateral agreements. Context: India – Canada have agreed to re-launch the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations to unlock full potential of bilateral trade. They are also considering an Interim Agreement or Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA) that could bring early commercial gains to both the countries. Need for: …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and neighbourhood relations. Context: India and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). What is CEPA and how is it different from FTA? It is a kind of free trade pact which covers negotiation on the trade in services and investment, …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Bilateral Relations. Context: The interim trade agreement between India and Australia is unlikely to include items that both sides consider “sensitive”. The Indian and Australian negotiators will have the final “interim agreement” ready in 30 days and that the agreement will be a “win-win” document. Background: Both sides …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Bilateral Relations. Context: India and Australia are fast-tracking negotiation regarding the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). India- Australia bilateral trade: India’s exports to Australia amounted to $4.04 billion while imports were $8.24 billion in FY21. Major Indian exports to Australia are petroleum products, medicines, polished diamonds, …
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FROM INSIGHTS MAGAZINE TEAM ARCHIVES January 12, 2014 NATIONAL & SOCIAL ISSUES Government notified new natural Gas Pricing Formula The Government of India notified the new natural gas pricing formulae, which will be in effect from 1 April 2014. As per the newly issued notification, the rate of all domestically produced fuel will be almost …
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