First National Coordinators Meeting in Beijing & SCO

Source:  SCO Subject:  International Organisation Context: The first meeting of the SCO Council of National Coordinators (CNC) for 2026 opened in Beijing, under the chairmanship of the Kyrgyz Republic, to finalize the agenda for high-level summits later this year. About First National Coordinators Meeting in Beijing & SCO: What it is? The Council of National …

The Tianjin Declaration

Source: DD News Subject: International Organisation Context: At the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, India joined other SCO members in endorsing the Tianjin Declaration, committing to deepen cooperation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and capacity building. About The Tianjin Declaration: What it is? The Tianjin Declaration is the outcome document adopted by …

A healthy and stable India–China relationship serves not only bilateral but also global interests. Evaluate this statement in the context of global governance. Examine the role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a testing ground. Outline strategies for India to maximise its gains.

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations Q4. A healthy and stable India–China relationship serves not only bilateral but also global interests. Evaluate this statement in the context of global governance. Examine the role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a testing ground. Outline strategies for India to maximise its gains. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

Shifting global economic alignments necessitate adaptive bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. In light of recent developments, analyse India’s outreach to Russia and China against the backdrop of U.S. tariff measures.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. Shifting global economic alignments necessitate adaptive bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. In light of recent developments, analyse India’s outreach to Russia and China against the backdrop of U.S. tariff measures. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India …

India’s Refusal to Sign SCO Draft Statement

Syllabus: International Relations Source:  HT Context: Defence Minister refused to endorse the SCO joint statement during the Qingdao meet, objecting to the omission of India-specific terror concerns. About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO): What is it? The SCO is a Eurasian intergovernmental organisation focused on political, economic, security, and defence cooperation, particularly in Central and South …

India China Ministerial Meet

Syllabus: International Relations Source:  HT Context: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg. About India-China Foreign Ministers Meeting: Issues Discussed: Border Management: Discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both sides emphasized the …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 September 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 September 2024 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. …

SCO

Reference:  The Hindu Context: India’s participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is significant, with discussions on External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar possibly attending the 2024 meeting in Pakistan, despite strained bilateral ties.   About SCO: Origin: Started as the “Shanghai Five” in 1996 to address security issues. Establishment: Formed in 2001, adding Uzbekistan and …

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit

GS Paper 2   Syllabus: Multilateral bodies   Context: The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marked India’s first time hosting the event as a full member.    Outcomes of the Summit (New Delhi Declaration):   Analysis: India’s decision to join the SCO was driven by its economic significance, …

India and SCO

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: International Relations – Regional grouping   Source: IE  Context: Chinese and Russian defence ministers are attending a ministerial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Delhi this week. Also, India will chair the Eurasian regional forum this year.   About SCO:   How India gains from SCO:   India’s challenges …

What do Russia-China and Saudi-Iran deals mean for India?

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations   Source: TH  Context: As Russia-China bolster ties, Saudi Arabia-Iran strike a deal (with China’s mediation), India’s tightrope walk gets tougher ahead of a number of crucial meetings – G7, G20, SCO and Quad.   Recent global developments:   Other developments: AUKUS: US, Australia and UK announced the 3-phase …

Saudi Arabia in SCO

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH   Context: Saudi Arabia has approved a memorandum granting the kingdom the status of a dialogue partner in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)   What is a dialogue partner? Dialogue Partners refer to individual sovereign states and not members, but with a special interest and/or capacity to contribute, particularly in …

Samarkand: a miniature of an emerging world

GS paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global grouping involving India and affecting India’s interests etc   Source: The Hindu Context: In the recently concluded SCO summit in the historic city of Samarkand talked about the ideal world order.       Position of countries during the Summit: Russia: It was clearly on trial for its invasion …

Delhi hosts SCO-RATS meet:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International Institutions.   Context: At a conference hosted by New Delhi, India, Pakistan, and other members of the Shanghai Collaboration Organisation (SCO) discussed enhancing cooperation in fighting various regional security problems. The conference is being held as part of the SCO’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS).     Background: India …

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.     Context: At the recently held 20th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government, India observed that raising bilateral issues is counterproductive to the spirit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).   What’s the issue? China and Pakistan have …

SCO Peaceful Mission 2021:

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.   Context: Indian Military Contingent recently participated in the 6th Edition of Exercise SCO Peaceful Mission 2021 at Orenburg, Russia.   Exercise SCO Peaceful Mission: Joint Counter Terrorism Exercise PEACEFUL MISSION is a Multilateral Exercise, which is …

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Context: The 21st meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State was held on 17 September 2021 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan in hybrid format. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Emomali Rahmon, the President of Tajikistan.   About the SCO: The …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE : SCO HEADS OF GOVERNMENT SUMMIT

Introduction: Addressing a virtual meeting, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu while underlining India’s brave fight against the Covid 19 pandemic and economic recovery, condemned terrorism describing it as the most important challenge faced by the countries in the region…Chairing the Summit, the Vice President also stressed on the collective need to combat scourge of terrorism…It was …