It is a US-led initiative aimed at strengthening economic partnerships among participating nations in the Indo-Pacific region in order to improve resilience, sustainability, inclusivity, economic development, fairness, and competitiveness. The IPEF began with a group of a dozen original partners …
Blue economy essentially refers to the multitude of ocean resources available in the country that can be harnessed to aid the production of goods and services because of its linkages with economic growth, environmental sustainability, and national security. The blue …
What’s in the news? India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’ Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has entered into force. Background India and the UAE enjoy excellent bilateral relations, which are deep rooted and historical, sustained and nurtured by close …
Palm oil is the world’s most widely used vegetable oil with its global production in crop year 2020 exceeding 73 million tonnes (MT). Output is estimated to be 77 MT for the current year. Made from the African oil palm, …
Context Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent western sanctions on Russia have affected wheat exports from the Black Sea region and impacted food security in several countries, especially in Africa and West Asia. The disruption to global wheat supplies …
Why in the news? Recently, The fourth ‘2+2’ dialogue between India and the United States is underway in Washington DC. India’s External Affairs and Defence Ministers are meeting with their American counterparts. 2+2 talks between India and allies The 2+2 …
Answer will be posted soon: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/explained-whos-air-quality-database-and-its-latest-update/article65308504.ece How to structure: Give an intro about the recent Russia-Ukraine conflict and how Russia is banned from using the SWIFT payment Explain Rupee- Rouble mechanism Mention reasons to why India is considering to …