G20 UPSC G20 Commitments and Initiatives Under India’s Presidency Throughout India’s year-long G20 Presidency, spanning from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023, more than 200 meetings have taken place across all of India’s States and Union Territories. The successful two-day G-20 Leaders’ Summit held in New Delhi led to the establishment of numerous agreements,… Read More »
The Evolution and Dynamics of G-20 Historical Unfolding: Expanding the Horizon: Leadership Summit’s Emergence: The Essence of G-20: Membership and Diplomacy: Rotating Leadership: Multilayered Dialogue: Inclusivity in Civil Society: Resolutions and Priorities: The G-20’s journey reflects a remarkable transformation from a finance-focused forum to a multifaceted platform for global cooperation, embodying the spirit of unity… Read More »
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the initiative to convene a virtual conference, bringing together leaders from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations. The purpose of this conference was to collectively address the potential impact of the virus within the region. During this gathering, Prime Minister… Read More »
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance established in 1949, consisting of 30 member nations. These members include 27 from Europe, two from North America, and one from Eurasia. NATO’s primary objective was to establish a framework for “collective defense” against potential threats, particularly from Germany or the Soviet Union, in the… Read More »
BRICS, initially known as BRIC, was conceptualized in 2001 by British Economist Jim O’Neill to signify the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China, which shared similar characteristics and were poised to shape the global economy in the future. The idea remained a theoretical assessment until 2009 when these four nations convened for the… Read More »
World Trade Organisation World Trade Organisation is a vital intergovernmental body tasked with regulating and facilitating international trade relationships among nations. Its formal inauguration took place on January 1, 1995, by the 1994 Marrakesh Agreement, marking the transition from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), established in 1948. This global entity is the… Read More »