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Examine the implications of the expansion of BRICS for global governance. Analyse its significance for India’s economic and strategic interests. Suggest how India should shape its role within the grouping.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Examine the implications of the expansion of BRICS for global governance. Analyse its significance for India’s economic and strategic interests. Suggest how India should shape its role within the grouping. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question …

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India–AI Impact Summit

Context: India has announced the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for 19–20 February 2026 in New Delhi, making it the first-ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South. About India–AI Impact Summit: What it is? The India–AI Impact Summit is a high-level multilateral forum announced by the Prime Minister at the France AI Action …

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How does BRICS seek to project itself as a defender of multilateralism amid the resurgence of unilateralism? Analyse the structural contradictions within the grouping that complicate this role. Discuss the implications of these contradictions for the future of global multilateral institutions.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. How does BRICS seek to project itself as a defender of multilateralism amid the resurgence of unilateralism? Analyse the structural contradictions within the grouping that complicate this role. Discuss the implications of these contradictions for the future of global multilateral …

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G20 Johannesburg 2025: Strong Outcomes, Weak Great-Power Commitment

Source:  IE Subject:   International Relations Context: The 2025 Johannesburg G20 Summit exposed a sharp geopolitical split, with the US, China and Russia absent and South Africa pushing through a declaration over US objections. About G20 Johannesburg 2025: Strong Outcomes, Weak Great-Power Commitment G20: Origin And Evolution Origin in Financial Crises: The G20 began as a …

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The UN at 80: A Symbol of Possibility and Imperfect Hope

Syllabus: Multilateral Institution Source:  TH Context: As the United Nations celebrates 80 years of its establishment (1945–2025), it reflects on its evolution from a post-World War II peacekeeping body to a global institution addressing 21st-century challenges. About The UN at 80: A Symbol of Possibility and Imperfect Hope Evolution of the United Nations Born of …

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India will host the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Source:  TH Context: India will host the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly from October 27–30, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About India will host the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA): What It Is? The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a global intergovernmental organisation that promotes solar energy deployment worldwide to ensure energy access, …

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“The erosion of Western dominance need not signal global disorder, but could open space for a more equitable world”. Discuss the rationale for a decentralised global order. Evaluate India’s role and potential in shaping such a system.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Q4. “The erosion of Western dominance need not signal global disorder, but could open space for a more equitable world”. Discuss the rationale for a decentralised global order. Evaluate India’s role and potential in shaping such a system. (15 …

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Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis

Source:  PIB Context: Prime Minister of India was conferred with Namibia’s highest civilian honour, The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, during his state visit to Windhoek. He is the first Indian leader to receive this distinction, marking a milestone in India–Namibia bilateral ties. About Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis: What is …

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Fourth International Financing for Development Conference (FfD4)

Source:  DTE Context: The Fourth International Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) is underway in Seville, Spain, focusing on overhauling the global financial architecture. About Fourth International Financing for Development Conference (FfD4): What It Is? A United Nations-led global forum to address sustainable development financing gaps and reform global economic governance. Host: Held in Seville, Spain …

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Examine the evolution of India’s policy towards foreign aid since independence. Analyse how the shift from aid-receiving to aid-giving has impacted its international image. Also evaluate the implications of this transition on India’s developmental partnerships with the Global South.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Examine the evolution of India’s policy towards foreign aid since independence. Analyse how the shift from aid-receiving to aid-giving has impacted its international image. Also evaluate the implications of this transition on India’s developmental partnerships with the Global South. (15 …

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Evaluate how outdated credit rating methodologies distort capital access for developing countries. Suggest structural reforms for credit rating institutions.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Evaluate how outdated credit rating methodologies distort capital access for developing countries. Suggest structural reforms for credit rating institutions. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recent UN and G20 forums have criticised the role of credit rating agencies in limiting affordable …

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Role of Global South in Achieving Ukraine peace

Syllabus: International Relations Source:  TH Context: As Ukraine war nears a fragile ceasefire, debates intensify over who should oversee peace implementation. The Global South (Africa, Asia, Latin America) emerges as a credible alternative to NATO-led forces, given its neutrality and UN peacekeeping expertise. Understanding the Global South: A coalition of developing nationsacross Africa, Asia, Latin America, advocating for equitable global governance. E.g. BRICS (Brazil, …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 10 February 2025

  The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to …

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In the context of the AI Action Summit, examine the importance of equitable access to AI resources for the Global South. How can India advocate for a fair AI ecosystem at the multilateral level?

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. In the context of the AI Action Summit, examine the importance of equitable access to AI resources for the Global South. How can India advocate for a fair AI ecosystem at the multilateral level? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: …

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

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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