Why in the News? Recently, the US President’s Special Envoy on Climate visited India to rekindle the climate change partnership between the two countries. In its bid to reclaim global climate leadership, the US is widely expected to commit itself …
CONTEXT India has released new rules governing the trade of electricity across its borders. They define the contours of the South Asian electricity market, placing clear limits on who can buy from and sell into India. The new rules show …
About In 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March – the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973 – as …
Why in the news? There has been an increase in Chinese presence in Indian ocean. India is countering Chinese presence through enhancing military strength and synergy with other Indian ocean nations. In the light of the adversary with China, a …
About SCO Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation established in 2001. It’s a Eurasian political, economic and military organisation aiming to maintain peace, security and stability in the region. Prior to the creation of SCO in 2001, …
About South Asian University South Asian University (SAU) is an international university established by the eight member nations of SAARC. Located in New Delhi, SAU started its operations from the academic year 2010. SAU attracts students from all member nations …
Background On November 15, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was signed by 15 countries led by China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and the 10-country ASEAN group. It is billed as one of the world’s largest Free Trade …
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was signed into existence on Sunday by 15 countries led by China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the 10-state ASEAN grouping, creating one of the world’s largest trading blocs. After seven years …