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[Diplomacy] India-UK: David Cameron Visit, Student Visa, Jallianwala, Kohinoor, Agusta Westland

Fodder points: India – UK relations David’s Dilemma India-UK talks Joint Cyber taskforce Agusta Westland inquiry Jallianwala Massacre David’s regret David’s refusal David’s promise Questions Fodder points: India – UK relations India is among the top five investors in [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:57:06+05:3024/02/2013|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-b4Modi|69 Comments

[Diplomacy] Pakistan: Kishanganga Hydroproject Judgement, Gwadar Port given to China

What is Kishanganga? Indus Water treaty? Permanent Indus Commission (PIC)? What is the Kishanganga problem? Pakistan’s objections #1: less electricity for Pak #2: less water for Pak International Court of Arbitration at The Hague Gwadar Port transferred to China [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:57:06+05:3020/02/2013|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-b4Modi|64 Comments

[Diplomacy] 11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2013: Highlights, issues, awards

Indian Diaspora: overview Remittances What is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)? Why is PBD celebrated on 9th January? What happens during PBD? 10th vs 11th: Themes, location, chief-guest What did Mohan say? #1: Invest in India #2: Safety for Indians [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:57:28+05:3010/02/2013|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-India-O|45 Comments

[Diplomacy] Mali Crisis, Taureg rebels, French Troops, Algeria Hostages: Background, implications explained

What is Mali? Players in Mali crisis? Who are the Tuareg? Gaddafi Angle: 2011 Azawad: Jan-April 2012 Mali President overthrown: March 2012 Entry of French Troops: Jan 2013 Back to Northern Mali What is AQIM? Implications of Mali Crisis? [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:57:53+05:3027/01/2013|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-India-N|106 Comments

[Diplomacy] Indian Ocean Rim Association (IOR-ARC): 12th Summit, Gurgaon Communique, Highlights

What is IOR-ARC? Members of Indian Ocean Rim? Why IOA-ARC is important? Gurgaon Communiqué /Declaration (2012) 6- Priority areas What is blue economy? Mock questions What is IOR-ARC? Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation Established in 1997 Importance [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:59:15+05:3020/01/2013|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Bodies-Asia|53 Comments

[Diplomacy] Nepal Logjam (Part 3 of 3): Chinese presence, Anti-India sentiments, how & why India’s policy failed

Introduction Chinese Influence in Nepal USA Murderers are free Human rights are selective Corruption Reservation in Army Jobs Ethnic Unrest Anger against UN and International Community Land transfer The Priest Appointment Why Anti-India sentiment in Nepal? Regressive forces Change [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:57:06+05:3011/01/2013|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-b4Modi|43 Comments

[Diplomacy] Nepal Logjam (Part 2 of 3): Merger of Maoists with Army, Anti-India Campaign, Why Elections are not held

Introduction Rehab of Maoist Combatants Problem areas in Maoist Army merger Maoist MNREGA scam Trouble in Cantonment Power struggle within Maoist Party Kiran’s makes new Party Against Prachanda Against Baburam Bhattarai People’s Constitution Against India Anti-India stand of Maoists [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:57:06+05:3011/01/2013|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-b4Modi|13 Comments

[Diplomacy] Nepal Logjam (Part 1 of 3): Civil War, Peace-Deal, Constitutional deadlock, Frequent change of Prime Ministers

During British-Raj From 60s to 90s The 90s system 1996-2006: Civil War India’s Nepal Policy: 2005 Main Political Parties Constituent Assembly(CA) Why is there a political crisis/logjam/turmoil in Nepal? Why No Constitution? #1: Presidential system vs Parliamentary system #2: [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:57:06+05:3011/01/2013|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-b4Modi|32 Comments

[Diplomacy] WIPO Treaty for Visually Challenged, Patent vs Copyright difference, Marrakesh Treaty

What is WIPO? What is this agreement? Difference: Patents vs. Copyrights? Marrakesh Treaty for Visually Challenged Educating visually challenged What is WIPO? WIPO been in news in context of (1) US Special 301 –intellectual property rights (2) Marrakesh treaty. [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:59:54+05:3031/12/2012|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Bodies-World, mani|21 Comments

[Diplomacy] Putin Visit, KudanKulam, GLONASS, 13th India – Russia Annual Summit: Issues, Outcomes

Introduction Problem areas in Indo-Russia Why is Russia Unhappy? Why is India unhappy? Putin’s Wishes in Delhi visit? Business n Trade Energy: Nuke Kudankulam Nuke plant Kudankulam Nuke plant: Problems Kudankulam: Progress Kudankulam: Civil Nuke Liability Energy: Oil and [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:57:06+05:3026/12/2012|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-b4Modi|72 Comments

[Diplomacy] WCIT Conference Dubai, ITU: Why failed, Internet Censorship, ICANN, DNS explained

What is ITU? What does ITU do? Why Conference in Dubai? How does Internet work? Why do Russia China hate ICANN? What is ICANN? Functions of ICANN Why did WCIT Conference fail? Why USA opposed the ITU treaty? #1: [...]

By Mrunal|2014-12-27T14:13:14+05:3017/12/2012|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Bodies-World|84 Comments

[Diplomacy] Maldives Coup: Reasons, Implications, Nasheed, Prologue to GMR Issue explained

Why is Maldives important for India? Brief History of Maldives Operation Cactus 1988 Entry of Mohd.Nasheed, 2004 Economic Problems Tourism and Islam Coup against Nasheed, 2012 Pro-Mohd.Nasheed version of Coup-story Anti-Nasheed version of Coup-Story India’s Stand on Maldives crisis [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:57:06+05:3011/12/2012|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-b4Modi|111 Comments

[Diplomacy] East Asia Summit, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Nalanda Project, Issues, Challanges India-China-US

Who are East Asia Summit Members? What are EAS priority areas? What is Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)? Why is RCEP important? Mohan’s Address to 7th East Asia Summit What is EAS Declaration on ASEAN connectivity? What is Nalanda [...]

By Mrunal|2014-11-09T18:59:15+05:3024/11/2012|Categories: Diplomacy|Tags: IR-Bodies-Asia|19 Comments