Diplomacy Archives

[IR By Pavneet 4/5] Art of Answer-writing: Directive Word#2 “DISCUSS” – Impediments to India’s permanent membership at UN Security Council (UNSC)

Prologue Directive Word: “Discuss” Introduction Body#1: Motivations for UNSC? Africa and Afghanistan Body#2: Impediments / Obstacles to getting UNSC Seat Global Impediments Regional Impediments Domestic Impediments Conclusion Do stick to the wordlimit About the Author: Pavneet Singh Prologue Yes [...]

By Mrunal|2018-08-16T22:16:50+05:3016/08/2018|Categories: Diplomacy|4 Comments

[IR By Pavneet 3/5] Art of Answer-writing: Directive Word#1: “ANALYSE” Energy cooperation with W.Asia

Prologue The Art of Mains answer Writing Introduction of the answer Body of the answer Directive Words in a Question How to write conclusion? Direct Word#1: “ANALYSE” Sample Question: Energy Policy Cooperation Theme#1 & 2: Energy security = economic [...]

By Mrunal|2018-08-16T22:09:11+05:3022/07/2018|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Pavneet|4 Comments

[IR By Pavneet 2/5]: Preparation sources for IR/Diplomacy in GSM2: Relevance of theHindu, Rajya SabhaTV, IDSA & MEA sites in UPSC Mains GS2

Preparation source of IR/Diplomacy Relevance of TheHindu newspaper How to read theHindu for IR/Diplomacy? Relevance of Indian express Relevance of Newspaper Editorials / Columns Relevance of Rajya Sabha TV: less for Mains, more for Interview IDSA, ORF are not [...]

By Mrunal|2018-08-16T22:09:11+05:3022/07/2018|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Pavneet|4 Comments

[IR By Pavneet 1/5] Understanding the International Relations Syllabus in UPSC Mains GS2

Prologue IR Questions in Mains: 3 + 1 Format IR-Syllabus: India & Its neighbors IR-Syllabus: Bi-lateral groupings & Agreements IR-Syllabus: Global Groupings IR-Syllabus: Policies Affecting Indian interests How many years of IR to be followed? Predicting the Questions for [...]

By Mrunal|2018-08-16T22:09:12+05:3022/07/2018|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Pavneet|2 Comments

[Diplomacy] Mock Interview Questions for IAS/IFS: Sushma Doctrine, Hillary Doctrine, Surgical Strikes, Airlifting NRIs, BREXIT & Legal Colonization

Putin, Crimea, PoK, Referendum & Resolution China, Tibet, Lama & 20th Century Mindset Trumpism & Protectionism against China Neighbors & Surgical Strikes Hilary doctrine vs Sushma Doctrine? Airlifting stranded NRIs EU Refugee absorption BREXIT & History's repetition Akihito's throne [...]

By Mrunal|2020-01-18T11:21:27+05:3021/03/2017|Categories: Diplomacy, Interview-Prep|35 Comments

[Diplomacy] Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas PBD-2017, Heart of Asia Summit Amritsar & BRICS Goa Summit: themes, venues, highlights, outcomes

Prologue Summit#1: Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas PBD-2017, Jan Why organize PBD? Who organizes PBD? PBD-2017: highlights of Rescue operations for VIDESHI NRIs & DESHI Indians Summit#2: Heart of Asia Summit HoA: three purposes of summit? HoA Summit @Amritsar (2016): Highlights [...]

By Mrunal|2017-01-14T15:59:16+05:3014/01/2017|Categories: Diplomacy|36 Comments

[Diplomacy] UN Secretary General: Selection, Appointment, Powers, Signifiance, Limitations, Antonio Guterres for UPSC Prelims and Mains GS2

Selection process of UN Secretary General Latest selection: Antonio Guterres Informal rotation system UN Secretary General: significance and limitations Selection process of UN Secretary General Q. Discuss in brief, the selection procedure for the post of United Nations Secretary [...]

By Mrunal|2016-12-19T20:34:48+05:3019/12/2016|Categories: Diplomacy|64 Comments

[Current] Sept-2016: Diplomacy, Defense, Diaspora: Indus Water Treaty, G20 Summit, NAM Summit, LEMOA, PAVA, FARC-Peace Deal & more

Diplomacy in News: Sept.2016 Indus water treaty 1960 Should India stop water to Pakistan? Bilateral Diplomacy- Sep.2016 GSM2: International Org. / Groupings G20 Summit, 2016 What is G20 Sherpa? Other Intl. org in news India not Involved: Sept.2016 Columbia [...]

By Mrunal|2016-10-08T20:19:45+05:3008/10/2016|Categories: Diplomacy|55 Comments

[Current Affairs] May-2016: Diplomacy, Bilateral Treaties, JASTA, HSPD-6, Defense, Badlu Singh VC & More

Prologue Modi's Iran Visit USA: JASTA, ADONIA, HSPD-6 and Global entry program UK: 1st Muslim Mayor of London Pakistan: hum nahi sudhrenge Bilateral treaties: May-2016 International Organizations International: Misc. developments Terrorism and Internal security Defense: Risaldar Badlu Singh, VC [...]

By Mrunal|2016-10-08T20:17:03+05:3009/06/2016|Categories: Diplomacy|10 Comments

[Diplomacy] Middle East: Iran-US Nuclear Dead & Operation Raahat to rescue Indians from Yemen

Prologue Iran-US Deal: Various Names Salient Features of the Deal Why Iran and West Agreed? Indian interest in E3+3 deal Chinese Interests? Operation Raahat Fateh Ali Khan Reasons for conflict: Features of Op.Raahat: Challenges in Op.Raahat Lessons for future [...]

By Mrunal|2015-04-15T22:33:16+05:3015/04/2015|Categories: Diplomacy|49 Comments

[Diaspora] Pravasi Bharatiya Divas PBD-2015, Citizenship Ordinance, OCI-PIO Merger

Origin of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Essay Fodder for Indian Diaspora/NRI topics Diaspora issues #1: Merger of OCI, PIO #2: Benefits of OCI card #3: Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2014 #4: Visa on Arrival & E-Visa Appendix1: PBD-Coins and Stamps Appendix2: [...]

By Mrunal|2015-01-25T23:50:06+05:3025/01/2015|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-India-O, Rajtanil|64 Comments

[Defense] Rafael MMRCA jet deal, UAV Panchi, Global Hawk Drone, Schilka system, Akash Missile

[Block-1] Airforce Jet: Rafael MMRCA Rafael: the salient features Jet: Naval LCA (NP1) UAV: Panchi with Wheels (DRDO) UAV: Global Hawk Drone (USA) Helicopter: Dhruv Helicopter: S-70B Airdefense: Schilka system Airdefense: Akash Missile Computerized Pilot Selection System [Block-2] Indian [...]

By Mrunal|2014-12-31T12:03:28+05:3031/12/2014|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-India-O|43 Comments

[Diplomacy] Nirbhay Missile, Cold Start Doctrine, MTCR Missile Technology Control regime

Nirbhay Missile: essential facts Special features of Nirbhay? What is Cold start doctrine? Why Cold Start? Cold Start: Benefits/ pro-arguments Cold start: limitations / anti arguments Nirbhay in Cold Start? Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Nirbhay vs. MTCR Mock [...]

By Mrunal|2014-12-08T17:22:19+05:3006/11/2014|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-India-O, Rajtanil|51 Comments