The international monetary fund (IMF) is an important institution on the global economic platform. Read here to know more about it. In news: The World Economic Outlook 2022 by IMF has been published and cut its forecast for India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in FY 2022-23 to 8.2%, making … [Read more...] about International Monetary Fund (IMF)
International Affairs Notes
Kuril Islands dispute
Kuril Islands dispute is a territorial dispute between Japan and Russia over a chain of islands in the North Pacific Ocean. Read here to know more about the dispute. In news Japan described four islands whose ownership it disputes with Russia as illegally occupied in the latest version of … [Read more...] about Kuril Islands dispute
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is in news for some time. Read here to know the history of NATO. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is in global headlines due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The NATO membership of Ukraine is the thorn in the whole issue; hence it … [Read more...] about North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been in news. Read here to know more about the background, geopolitical aspects, and the present situation of the conflict. Why in news? Russia amassed a large number of troops near the Russia-Ukraine border sparking apprehensions on an impending war between the two … [Read more...] about Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is a forum of 120 developing world states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. Read to know more. The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is an organization of States that did not formally align with the US or USSR and sought to remain … [Read more...] about Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
World Economic Forum (WEF)
World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international organization with no commercial interest and provides a platform for leaders from around the world – business, government, and civil society – to come together. Read to know more about it. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international … [Read more...] about World Economic Forum (WEF)
Iran Nuclear Deal: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
What is the Iran nuclear deal or the JCPOA? What is the background of the deal? What was the role of the USA in the JCPOA deal? How successful was the Iran Nuclear Deal? Read to know more. Why in news: Iran, Russia, China, and the European countries have resumed negotiations in Vienna to revive … [Read more...] about Iran Nuclear Deal: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
The Commonwealth of Nations
What is the Commonwealth of nations? What is the history of the association? What is India's relation with it? Read to know more. Barbados has elected its first-ever president to replace Britain's Queen Elizabeth as head of state in a decisive step toward shedding the Caribbean island's colonial … [Read more...] about The Commonwealth of Nations
Chinese Diplomacy – Understanding the changing nature
Chinese diplomacy has changed. In this post, the changing nature of Chinese diplomacy is analysed, presenting a historical background. It is interesting to study how China became a dominant player in international politics. Certainly, the way China handled its diplomacy has a great role in its … [Read more...] about Chinese Diplomacy – Understanding the changing nature
Oil Price War: What do you need to know about OPEC and OPEC+?
The last decade saw two major oil price wars. What are the reasons for the oil crisis? Will there be another oil price war? OPEC and OPEC+ play a significant role in determining global oil prices. Not only the interests of Saudi Arabia and Russia (the leaders of the two blocks) but the profit … [Read more...] about Oil Price War: What do you need to know about OPEC and OPEC+?
