UNSC Meet On Maritime Security: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted the first-ever presidential statement on maritime security. India, as the UNSC president for August 2021, noted the threats to maritime safety and security and called upon the members to consider implementing the 2000 UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. All the permanent […]
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India-Bangladesh Commercial Railway Link
India-Bangladesh Commercial Railway Link: Bangladesh and India started regular operation of freight trains through the restored Haldibari-Chilahati rail route after over 50 years, which will strengthen railway connectivity and bilateral trade between the two countries. The Haldibari-Chilahati rail link is one such route that was operational till 1965. Another rail link, between Agartala-Akhaura, is scheduled […]
India Assumes UNSC Presidency
India Assumes UNSC Presidency: India assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of August 2021. This will be the country’s first presidency during its 2021-22 tenure as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. India began its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the UNSC in January 2021. […]
Joint Actions In Afghanistan: China-Pakistan
Joint Actions In Afghanistan: China-Pakistan: China and Pakistan have decided to launch Joint Actions in Afghanistan to stop the war-torn country from becoming a hotbed for terrorism. The recent withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has been matched by the swift advance of the Taliban across the nation. Joint Action: It has been outlined in […]
Central And South Asia: Regional Connectivity
Central And South Asia: Regional Connectivity: Uzbekistan hosted a high-level International Conference titled “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities” at Tashkent, recently. The conference was an initiative of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Delegates from over 40 countries and about 30 international organizations, and heads of think tanks participated in the […]
What is Wolf Warrior Diplomacy of China?
Wolf Warrior Diplomacy: China: China’s assertive new diplomatic approach in the Xi Jinping era has come to be dubbed “wolf warrior diplomacy”, marked by a muscular posture in pursuing China’s interests. “Wolf-warrior diplomacy,” named after famous Chinese movies, describes offensives by Chinese diplomat to defend China’s national interests, often in confrontational ways. It reinforces a […]
China-South Asian Initiative
China-South Asian Initiative: Bangladesh has invited India to join the China-led South Asian initiative for Covid-19 vaccines and poverty alleviation. It includes the creation of the China-South Asian Countries Emergency Supplies Reserve, and a Poverty Alleviation and Cooperative Development Centre set up in China. About China-South Asian Initiative: Members: China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and […]
What are High-Altitude Balloons?
High-Altitude Balloons: The US has planned to transmit the Internet to the people in Cuba via high-altitude balloons when their government has blocked access. There is an ongoing protest in Cuba against long standing restrictions on rights, scarcity of food and medicines, and the government’s poor response to the Covid-19 pandemic. High Altitude Balloons for […]
Violence In South Africa
Violence In South Africa: Riots and looting in South Africa have left more than 70 people dead, hurt thousands of businesses and damaged major infrastructure. It is the worst civil unrest since the end of white minority rule in 1994. Reason for Recent Violence: Protests began over calls for release of former president Jacob Zuma, […]
India’s Tibet Policy
India’s Tibet Policy: Some Chinese nationals protested against the celebration of the birthday of the Dalai Lama in India. The Dalai Lama and Tibet is one of the major irritants between India and China relations. China considers the Dalai Lama a separatist, who has great influence over Tibetans. India seeks to use Tibetan card in […]
