Latin America denotes the region south of the United States i.e., Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, and South America. The name is given since the dominant languages spoken in the region are derived from Latin. Around 60% of the population speaks Spanish, and 30% speaks Portuguese. The region occupies almost 13% of the earth’s land surface….
India and Russia have maintained a consistently warm and cooperative relationship, unaffected by shifts in Indian politics or changes within the Russian Federation. “For us, Russia is a valued partner, a time-tested partner. It is a relationship from which both India and Russia have benefited enormously,” Foreign Minister Jaishankar said during his latest visit to…
Partnership between India and the USA strengthened in the 21st century with shared values and converging interests. In the year 2005, the two countries signed the ‘Strategic Partnership’ agreement. After 15 years, the two nations signed the ‘Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership’ partnership in 2020, which contributed to Indo-US relations. This manifests itself in many ways,…
The African Union is a continental body encompassing 55 African member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was founded in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity(OAU)(founded in 1963). The organization focuses on greater unity, defending sovereignty, increasing cooperation, stability, and development within Africa. Note: Guinea, Burkina…
The European Union was founded after World War II in 1992 through the Treaty of Maastricht. It is a supranational organization where members have unanimously agreed to surrender some part of their sovereignty to European institutions, which have been formed unilaterally by them representing the collective interests of Europe. Membership: It is a political and…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context U.S. President Donald Trump has changed America’s policy on the Ukraine war, leading to disagreements between the U.S. and Ukraine. A public dispute between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mr. Trump occurred in the Oval Office, after which…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context On December 30, 2024, a 500 kg metal object fell in Kenya, identified as a part of a space-bound rocket. Similar incidents in the U.S. and Australia highlight the growing problem of space debris. Space Debris and…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on trade partners, impacting both developed and developing nations, including India. Analysis of the news: Overview of Trump’s Tariff Policy The policy aims to counter what Trump calls unfair tariff practices,…
1. The delimitation promise (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The proposed delimitation in India has reignited debates over the imbalance between population growth and parliamentary representation, potentially shifting political power toward the North. Analysis of the news: Understanding Delimitation and Its…
