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[UN Bodies] ECOSOC, UNESCO, UN-IOC- structure, functions, mandate

D1: UN-IOC Sports for development and Peace D2: UNSECO and International literacy day D3: UN-IOC Sports for development and Peace D1: UN ECOSOC structure Function Q. Write a short note on the structure & function of UN-ECOSOC (100 words) [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-10T22:35:35+05:3021/04/2014|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Bodies-World, Rajtanil|70 Comments

[Treaty] Arms Trade treaty, Features, India’s stand on ATT

Arms Trade treaty is an old topic (2012) but resurfaced in news again, because some countries ratified this treaty in April-2014. Q. Discuss the salient features of Arms Trade treaty and India's stand on it (200 words) Features of [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-10T21:55:24+05:3020/04/2014|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Bodies-World, Rajtanil|0 Comments

[Middle-East] Palestine becomes UN Non-Member Observer, Hamas-Fatah Join hands in Unity Deal

D1: Palestine wants to join UN bodies D2: Israel-Palestine: HAMAS-FATAH Unity Deal D1: Palestine wants to join UN bodies Background for the full historic coverage of Israel-Palestine, read my earlier article click me 2012: Palestine given UN Non-Member observer [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-10T23:01:45+05:3013/04/2014|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-India-N, Rajtanil|68 Comments

[Diplomacy] MFN Status for India in Pakistan: Meaning, implications; Reforms in MEA, APF-HR conference

D1: If Pakistan gives MFN Status to India D2: Reforms in Ministry of External Affairs D3: APF-Human rights conference 2014 D1: If Pakistan gives MFN Status to India Q. What is MFN? What benefits could Indian gain by MFN-status [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-10T21:55:24+05:3008/04/2014|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-b4Modi, Rajtanil|2 Comments

[Diplomacy] UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka: Why India abstained?

Timeline of Events Resolution game: sometimes yes, sometimes No Why India abstained from Voting? #1: same thing can happen to us #2: Pakistan-China #3: Abstain = line open both sides #4: US/EU can go the hell #5: Congress won’t [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-10T22:52:42+05:3006/04/2014|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-b4Modi, Rajtanil|27 Comments

[Diplomacy] Foreign Policy of Manmohan Singh, UPA & Congress

After victory of Narendra Modi, the Ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh automatically becomes part of the topic “Post-Independence: Foreign policies of various Prime Ministers.” for General Studies paper 2 in UPSC civil service exam. There are many possible (and better) [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-10T21:55:24+05:3029/03/2014|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-India-O, Rajtanil|0 Comments

[USA] Obama reforms NSA after Snowden & hands over ICANN to World

Obama's NSA reforms Obama handsover over ICANN to world D1: Obama’s NSA reforms Interview Questions: What do you know about NSA snoop gate? How is President Obama planning to fix it? What do you know about Patriot Act and [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-10T21:55:24+05:3028/03/2014|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Modi, Rajtanil|2 Comments

[Diplomacy] BIMSTEC Third Summit at Nay Pyi Taw, Outcomes, Obstacles, Trans border Connectivity, BCIM Corridor

Prologue Outcomes: 3rd BIMSTEC summit Why is BIMSTEC important for India? Potential: Trans border Connectivity Obstacles What has China done in BIMSTEC countries? What has India done for BIMSTEC? Mock Questions Prologue There are two types of summits in [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T19:03:47+05:3017/03/2014|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Bodies-Asia|55 Comments

[India-China] Economic Dialogue BDCA & IT Pact

D1-Sino-India: BDCA Pact D2-Sino-China: Economic Dialogue and IT Pact D1: Sino-India BDCA Pact This was signed in October 2013, but topic is in news during April 2014 because Army officers of both sides met each other as per the [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-10T21:55:24+05:3010/02/2014|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Modi, Rajtanil|0 Comments

[Diplomacy] India ASEAN 20 years of Dialogue Partnership, FTA in Service Investment, Vision 2020

Prologue ASEAN – India Commemorative Summit 2012 #1: India-ASEAN car rally #2: Naval Expedition #3: India-ASEAN Vision - 2020 document More co-op in regional forums Maritime Cooperation Development front Renewable Energy Funding Socio-Cultural Monuments Connectivity Delhi Dialogue India ASEAN [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T19:03:47+05:3002/07/2013|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Bodies-Asia|27 Comments

[Diplomacy] India-US 4th Strategic Dialogue (part 3 of 3):Education, Environment, Energy cooperation

Third and last part in the series. Indo-US cooperation in Education, Environment and Energy (EEE), with special focus on Kerry’s visit (4th strategic dialogue). Education Data-sharing Fulbright-Nehru Program India’s "Connect India” program In-step initiative Museum Obama-Singh Knowledge Initiative Raman [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:57:06+05:3029/06/2013|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-b4Modi|39 Comments

[Diplomacy] India US 4th Strategic Dialogue (part 2 of 3): Science tech, Space, Health care cooperation

Continuing on 2nd part. Here we see recent developments in Indo-US cooperation in sci-tech, space and public health (SSP) India US Cooperation in Science-Tech Information Technology Women Millennium alliance Physics India US Cooperation in Space Research GAGAN IndIGO IRNSS [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:57:06+05:3029/06/2013|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-b4Modi|2 Comments

[Diplomacy] India-US 4th Strategic Dialogue (part 1 of 3): Defense, Nuclear, Business and Trade

Prologue Why Kerry Visit? Hidden Agendas in 4th Strategic Dialogue Regional forums In Afghanistan In Iran In Africa Defense Security Nuclear Business Summary Prologue This three article series deals with developments in Indo-US relationship during 2012-13, and outcome of 4th [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:57:06+05:3029/06/2013|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-b4Modi|39 Comments