International Relations

India- United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF)

Context ∙ The 14th Ministerial-level meeting of the India- United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF) was held recently. About ∙ The Ministers agreed to establish a Joint Facilitative Mechanism (JFM) to mitigate non-tariff barriers which would eliminate duplicative testing requirements and reduce compliance costs for trade in high-quality goods. ∙ USA is India’s top export […]

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Turkey finally backs Sweden’s NATO Bid 

Context: ∙ Sweden’s attempt to join NATO cleared a major hurdle recently after Turkey’s parliament supported its membership. About: ∙ This move came after Sweden tightened its anti-terror legislation and pledged closer cooperation with Turkey on security concerns. ∙ For a new country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), all the existing members

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NATO

In News ∙ Turkey’s parliament ratified Sweden’s North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) membership bid. About NATO ∙ It was formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington Treaty. ∙ NATO’s founding member countries were: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States. ∙ It is

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19th NAM Summit

Context ∙ The 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit was held in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. Key discussions at the summit ∙ Israel-Hamas war: The leaders of NAM countries have denounced Israel’s offensive in Gaza and demanded an immediate ceasefire during the summit. ∙ India urged establishing a free Palestinian state and asked for a two-state solution

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India and Cuba

In News ∙ Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Cuba on Cooperation in the field of Sharing Successful Digital Solutions Implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation.  India and Cuba Ties ∙ Beginning: India and Cuba enjoy excellent bilateral relations and have been traditionally warm and friendly. ∙ India was among the first countries

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Iran-Pakistan Conflict

Context ∙ Pakistan has launched missile strikes into Iran under Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar (Death to Insurgents), following Iran’s missile strikes in Pakistan. Where is Balochistan? ∙ Balochistan is a region with a distinct cultural and historical identity, divided between three countries: Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. ∙ The 909-km Iran-Pakistan border, known as the Goldsmith

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