The India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS)

Source:  TH Subject:  International Relations Context: India is set to host the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 in late May, marking the first such gathering in over a decade since 2015. About The India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS): What it is? The India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) is the official institutional platform for African-Indian relations. It …

Ethiopia

Source:  DD News Subject:  Mapping Context: Prime Minister of India visit to Ethiopia has highlighted India’s growing strategic engagement with Africa, especially the Horn of Africa region. About Ethiopia: What it is? Ethiopia is a sovereign African nation and one of the oldest continuously existing states in the world, with a long civilisational history linked …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18 November 2025

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18 November 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …

India’s renewed partnership with Africa represents a blend of moral responsibility and strategic necessity. Analyse this assertion with reference to India’s developmental diplomacy.

Topic: India – Africa Q3. India’s renewed partnership with Africa represents a blend of moral responsibility and strategic necessity. Analyse this assertion with reference to India’s developmental diplomacy. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: India–Africa relations have gained renewed significance amid multipolarity, South–South cooperation, and global power shifts. The question tests …

In what ways does India’s Africa engagement support its bid for global leadership? Assess how Africa figures in India’s larger foreign policy calculus. What constraints limit this ambition?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. In what ways does India’s Africa engagement support its bid for global leadership? Assess how Africa figures in India’s larger foreign policy calculus. What constraints limit this ambition? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: PM’s 2025 …

Assess the evolving nature of India’s engagement with Africa. What strategic imperatives drive this outreach?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q3. Assess the evolving nature of India’s engagement with Africa. What strategic imperatives drive this outreach? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: India’s expanding geopolitical footprint in Africa amidst global power realignment and South-South cooperation has renewed …

India’s Strategic Focus: Centering Africa in the Global South Vision

GS Paper-2  Syllabus: International Relations  Source: IE   Context: India’s relationship with African nations is crucial in its vision for the Global South, especially as it seeks to navigate a changing global landscape.   What is India’s Global South Vision?   India’s Global South Vision emphasizes fostering strategic partnerships with nations in the Southern Hemisphere, …

AFINDEX 2023

Facts for Prelims Source: IE   Context: The second edition of 10 days Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX 2023) started in Pune. The exercise is centred around Humanitarian Mine Assistance and United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.   Objective: Promoting the idea of Africa-India Militaries for Regional Unity (AMRUT) Improving coordination in UN Peacekeeping Forces (UNPKF)   …

General Studies – Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day – 108

QUESTIONS: 18/11/2013 ” India should be a shareholder and not just a stakeholder in Africa’s development process.” Comment (250 Words) “The NeGP is a centralised initiative with a decentralized implementation model.” Analyze. (250 Words) Write a short note on e-TAAL (100 Words) “The Government has a different but equally important role to play in cyber …