What are the various ways in which India is helping Sri Lanka climb out of its crisis? How can India help its southern neighbour in future?

The year 2022 has been a tough year for Sri Lanka. The country faced an unprecedented economic crisis, which even led to political instability in the country. India being the nearest neighbour, offered the first helping hand. How India is ..

Topics: GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

What is the spiral model in international relations? Explain in context of the Russia-Ukraine War.

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has raised concerns around the world and it is being cited as the most dangerous times after the 1962 Cuban Missile crisis. This has brought into debate the spiral model of international relations. Spiral model in ..

Topics: GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

In light of the Indian worker deaths in Qatar, examine the need to reorient public policy for migrant workers.

A very huge Indian workforce live and work in the gulf countries and their annual remittances is a major part of forex reserves. A majority of them are semi-skilled or unskilled. Hence, they are vulnerable to exploitation by employers. Migrant ..

Topics: GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India has taken up the presidency of G20 for 2022-23. What are the opportunities presented by the presidency for India’s leadership in climate action?

India will hold the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Each year, the Presidency invites guest countries, which take part in the G20 exercise. Several international and regional organizations also participate, granting the forum an even ..

Topics: GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

The ASEAN bloc is the central part of India’s Act East Policy and SAGAR initiative. Discuss.

India has changed its foreign policy to put more emphasis on Eastern countries. The ASEAN bloc is important part of India’s policy and has been an important partner of India. Importance in Act East Policy: Act East policy of India ..

Topics: GS-II: India's Foreign Policy Neighbourhood International Relations • GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Highlight the factors that have led to formation of a dedicated Indo Pacific division in the MEA. What are the challenges for India in the Indo Pacific region?

The Indo Pacific region has become vital for the foreign policy of every country. All the P5 nations are showing strategic interest in the Indian Ocean. Reasons for dedicated Indo Pacific division: To coordinate with the other P5 countries commands, ..

Topics: GS-II: India's Foreign Policy Neighbourhood International Relations • GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements