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India – Myanmar Relations 22 Apr 2019 10 min read Why in News? India-Myanmar joint operation destroyed several militant camps of Arakan Army on the Indo-Myanmar border. The action averted a possible threat to the ambitious Kaladan transit and transport project which is important for improving the connectivity in the Northeast. Myanmar is important for…
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) 24 Apr 2019 14 min read Why in News? Non-Aligned Movement Summit is to be held in Azerbaijan in June 2019. Background The Non-Aligned Movement was formed during the Cold War as an organization of States that did not seek to formally align themselves with either the United States or the Soviet…
Governor 29 Apr 2019 14 min read The Governor’s appointment, his powers and everything related to the office of Governor have been discussed under Article 153 to Article 162 of the Indian Constitution. The role of the Governor is quite similar to that of the President of India. The Governor performs the same duties as…
India-Vietnam Relations 20 May 2019 8 min read Why in the News? Recently India’s Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu was on a four-day visit to Vietnam. India and Vietnam both agreed to further strengthen cooperation in defence and security, peaceful uses of atomic energy and outer space, oil and gas and renewable energy. Evolving Strategic Realities…
Indo-Bhutan Relations 22 May 2019 10 min read Why in News? The first Indo-Bhutan feature film ‘Singye’ won four awards at 18th Bhutan National Film Awards organized on 21st February 2019. Historical Ties India and Bhutan have been sharing ties since 1910 when Bhutan became a protectorate of British India, allowing the British to “guide” its foreign affairs…
Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 27 May 2019 16 min read Context The Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare has notified the Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 with an aim to promote clinical research in the country. The new rules will change the regulatory landscape for the approval of new drugs and…
India-Pakistan: Scope of Soft Diplomacy 29 May 2019 16 min read Why in News? Deterioration of bilateral relations between India and Pakistan and withdrawal from all level of talks and summits from both the sides, post Pulwama attack on 14, Feb 2019 has created a need for comprehensive and sustainable conflict resolution mechanism. Background India…
Statehood Demand 31 May 2019 11 min read Introduction Modern states are large and complex with several cultural and economic problems and historical experiences add complexity to their problems. Since independence Indian state has to deal with the demands of separate statehood largely based on language, culture, ethnicity, religion etc. Later the basis for separate…
Violence Against Women 03 Jun 2019 11 min read Why in News? National Crime Record Bureau report shows stark increase in violence against women in India in the forms of dowry deaths, acts of sexual harassment, torture, rapes and domestic violence. Violence against Women The United Nations defines violence against women as “any act of…
India BIMSTEC 07 Jun 2019 15 min read Why in News? PM of India has invited BIMSTEC (The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) partners for his second swearing in ceremony, reversing the previous stand of inviting the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) leaders including Pakistan for a similar…