The Crimea Bridge

The Crimea Bridge

The Crimea Bridge Context: The road-and-rail bridge linking Russia and the Crimean Peninsula was damaged in a powerful blast on recently, hitting a crucial supply route for Russian forces in Ukraine. Importance of the Bridge: The bridge is essential for the delivery of goods such […]

India’s Actions at UNSC

India’s Actions at UNSC

India’s Actions at UNSC Context: India was among four countries that abstained on a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemning the so-called referenda organized by Russia across four regions of Ukraine. Background: Based on the results of local elections held by […]

Colour Revolutions

Colour Revolutions

Colour Revolutions Context: In the ongoing SCO summit in Samarkand, the Chinese President has appealed all the countries participating in the summit including India to cooperate with each other in order to prevent foreign powers from destabilizing their countries by inciting “colour revolutions”. So, this […]

Eastern Economic Forum

Eastern Economic Forum

Eastern Economic Forum Context: Russia hosted the seventh Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) Vladivostok from September 5 to 8. The four-day forum is a platform for entrepreneurs to expand their businesses into Russia’s Far East (RFE). About: The EEF was established in 2015 to encourage foreign […]

Price Cap on Russian Oil

Price Cap on Russian Oil

Price Cap on Russian Oil Context: Recently, the Finance Ministers of all G7 countries have  announced their plan to “finalise and implement a comprehensive prohibition of services which enable maritime transportation of Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products globally”, unless they are purchased at or […]

The Kushiyara Agreement

The Kushiyara Agreement

The Kushiyara Agreement Context: During Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India, both the countries have signed a landmark water sharing agreement since the landmark Ganga Waters Treaty, 1996.  About the Kushiyara river – The Kushiyara River is a distributary river in Bangladesh and […]