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“Africa is no longer a beneficiary of development cooperation but a key stakeholder in shaping its future.” Discuss the implications for India’s foreign policy priorities.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “Africa is no longer a beneficiary of development cooperation but a key stakeholder in shaping its future.” Discuss the implications for India’s foreign policy priorities. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Africa is emerging as a …

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G20

Source:   IT Subject:  International Relations Context: South Africa has assumed the G20 Presidency for 2025 with the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”, unveiling priorities centred on disaster resilience, debt relief, climate finance and just energy transitions. This marks the first G20 Summit hosted on African soil, coinciding with India’s strong advocacy for Global South About G20: …

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The IMEC project highlights the shift in global supply chain priorities. Examine its potential to redefine trade connectivity. Discuss the logistical challenges to its realisation.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. The IMEC project highlights the shift in global supply chain priorities. Examine its potential to redefine trade connectivity. Discuss the logistical challenges to its realisation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: With shifting global geopolitics and …

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“The global multilateral order is increasingly being weaponized for national interests”. Do you agree? Examine the implications for India’s role in international institutions. How can India push for reform in global governance structures?

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora Q4. “The global multilateral order is increasingly being weaponized for national interests”. Do you agree? Examine the implications for India’s role in international institutions. How can India push for reform in global governance structures? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium …

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Rio G20 Summit

Syllabus: Multilateral Institution Source:  G20.org Context: The G20 Rio de Janeiro Declaration focuses on tackling global challenges and crises while fostering strong, sustainable, and inclusive growth. Major Outcomes of the Rio G20 Summit Declaration: Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty: Aim: Mobilize finance and knowledge-sharing for country-led programs to fight hunger and poverty. Features: Focus …

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Strengthening Multilateral Development Banks: The Triple Agenda

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate   Source: CGDEV  Context: An Independent Expert Group (IEG) that was commissioned by the Indian G20 Presidency has released the ‘Strengthening Multilateral Development Banks: The Triple Agenda’ report.   What are Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)? An MDB is an international financial …

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Reforming WTO

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate   Source: IE  Context: The recently concluded G20 working group meeting on trade and investment focused on the important issue of WTO reform.   World Trade Organization (WTO): It is a member-driven, consensus-based intergovernmental organisation that regulates and facilitates international trade …

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Global Fund for Recycling Lithium-ion Batteries

  Source: HBL Context: A policy brief for the G20 suggests establishing a global fund to invest in increasing recycling capacities for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs).   Need: There is a rising demand for minerals like Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, and Graphite. Existing battery waste materials have significant potential and can generate a …

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Japan’s New Plan for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)

GS Paper 2   Syllabus: International Relations  Source: TH  Context: During his visit to India, the Japanese PM unveiled Japan’s New Plan for a FOIP and exchanged views about deepening the Japan-India Special Strategic and Global Partnership.   Japan’s New Plan for the FOIP: It lays stress on the need to uphold the rules-based order …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 15 March 2023

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G20 meeting shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests   Source: IE  Context: The G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Delhi was unable to agree to a joint communique, over differences between Russia and the West on the war in Ukraine.   Issues that needed to be addressed  …

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India wants energy transition on its own terms – without phasing out coal and with more grants

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Infrastructure (Energy)   Source: TH  Context: India is unlikely to reach an agreement – ‘just energy transition partnership’ (JETP) – with richer nations this year.   Background: According to the IEA, India is the world’s third-largest power consumer. Last year, the country faced one of its worst power crises as a …

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“Policy Perspective: Debating the road to policy consensus on crypto assets” under G20 India Presidency

GS Paper 3   Syllabus: Indian Economy and related issues  Source: PIB   Context: Digital technology is playing an important role in achieving India’s G20 Presidency goal (“Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth, One Family, One Future”).   Background: The Indian Presidency’s priority is to make the digital financial system more efficient, secure, and stable. For …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 14 February 2023

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 19 January 2023

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 17 January 2023

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 29 December 2022

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Urban-20 (U20)

GS Paper 2   Source: PIB, Economic Times  Context: Under the G20, the presidency of India from December 01, 2022, to November 30, 2023, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is organizing the Urban 20 event.  About Urban 20: U20 is an important city diplomacy initiative, which reinforces the role of cities in taking …

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