AUKUS Subject – IR Context – U.S., U.K., Australia form new partnership Concept – a new trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific between Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. (AUKUS) was formed. The security grouping AUKUS will focus on advancing strategic interests in the Indo­ Pacific region A central feature of the partnership […]

    African Union Subject – IR Context – African Union urges India to release supplies Concept – The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African […]

    Lithium Reserves in Afghanistan Subject – IR Context – China’s support to the new Taliban regime in Afghanistan has raised suspicions that Beijing is eyeing Kabul’s mineral wealth, estimated at $1-3 trillion. Concept – According to a 2015 report by the Henry M Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington, […]

    Stealthing Subject – IR Context – New California Bill trying to add Stealthing in sexual battery Concept – California State Legislature has passed a bill that makes stealthing — the act of removing a condom during intercourse without consent — a crime. If passed, California would be the first state to criminalise the […]

    Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue Subject – IR Context – India and U.S. to launch Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue Concept – America’s Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry would travel to India next week, during which the two countries would launch the Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue, the […]

    2+2 Dialogue Subject – IR Context – India-Australia hold 2+2 dialogue Concept – A 2+2 dialogue refers to a mechanism between two nations where two appointed ministers from each country met up to discuss their strategic and security interests. The goal is to enhance high-level engagements on bilateral, regional, and global issues. It […]

    13th BRICS Summit Subject – IR Context – 13th BRICS Summit was recently held virtually, chaired by India. Concept – The theme of the 13th BRICS Summit is, ‘BRICS @ 15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus.’ The 13th BRICS summit held virtually called for an “inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue” for stability in […]