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UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Critical International Theory
Critical International Theory (CIT) offers a transformative lens through which to analyse International Relations (IR). It challenges traditional paradigms by questioning established assumptions and power structures. CIT focuses on social constructs, historical contexts, and ideological influences that shape global interactions. ..
International Relations and Contemporary Challenges International Terrorism
International terrorism represents challenge in contemporary global politics. It involves the use of violence or the threat thereof to achieve political, ideological, or religious objectives. Often, terrorists target civilians or non-combatants, aiming to instil fear and coerce governments into action. ..
UGC-NTA NET Political Science – International Relations and Traditional Security
The field of International Relations (IR) encompasses the study of interactions between states and non-state actors on the global stage. A aspect of IR is the concept of traditional security, which focuses on the protection of state sovereignty and territorial ..
Russia formally joins WTO
After 18 years of negotiations Russia has finally become a formal member of the World Trade Organisation(WTO). Russia is ready to cut import tariffs on goods, including food and cars and to ease controls on foreign companies entering its financial ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
India set to become eighth largest shareholder in IMF
India is ready to become the 8th largest shareholder in the IMF after quota reforms which are expected to be finalized at the agency’s annual meeting at Tokyo in October 2012. Once the quota reforms are put through, India’s share ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
India’s commitment prompts BRICS to aid Euro zone
India’s promise to inject $10 billion into the International Monetary Fund (IMF) triggered other BRICS member nations to pledge various amounts for bailing out Euro zone. At the G-20 meet, albeit Chinese President Hu Jintao had already spoken before Prime ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
India need not transfer $10 bn into IMF right away
India may not be required to infuse $10 billion (Rs 55,000 crore) it promised at the G20 to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for bailing out debt-trapped Euro zone if the global economic situation gets better The amount to be ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
IMF lowers India’s growth forecast to 6.9% for 2012
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) lowered India’s growth forecast to 6.9% for this year. The lowered growth outlook in 2012 owes much to a slowdown of investment which partly reflects structural factors IMF called for renewed efforts to revive the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
5th IBSA summit, Pretoria and Tshwane Declaration
The President of the Republic of South Africa Jacob Zuma, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India Dr. Manmohan Singh, and the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Ms. Dilma Rousseff met at the Presidential Guest House, Pretoria, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Category: Summits and Conferences
IMF: India’s growth Forecast: 7.8%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and trimmed its forecasts of economic growth for India, China and other Asian developing economies due partly to slower growth in the rest of the world. The IMF forecast India’s economy to grow 7.8% in ..