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Ismail Omar Guelleh has been re-elected as the President of Djibouti for his sixth term.
The election featured a single challenger, Mohamed Farah Samatar, with analysts noting a lack of genuine competition.
Djibouti holds significant geopolitical importance due to its strategic location at the Horn of Africa.
The nation hosts military bases for several global powers, underscoring its role in international security.
Djibouti is located in the Horn of Africa, East Africa. It shares land borders with Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and south, and Somalia (Somaliland) to the southeast. Its coastline lies on the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait being its most significant maritime feature.
India has growing strategic and economic interests in the Indian Ocean Region, including maritime security cooperation and trade with East African nations. Djibouti is a key partner in this context.
The Red Sea region is a hotspot for international competition and strategic interests, with various global powers vying for influence, often through military presence in countries like Djibouti.
Djibouti plays a crucial role in international efforts to combat piracy and ensure the safety of shipping lanes through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, vital for global trade.
GS Paper II: International Relations - India and its neighbourhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. GS Paper I: Geography - World Geography.
General Awareness: Countries, Capitals, Currencies, Presidents/PMs, International Organizations, World Geography.
General Awareness: International News, Countries, Capitals, Important Personalities.
General Awareness: World Geography, International Events, Countries and their leaders.
General Awareness: Geopolitics, Strategic Locations, International Relations, Military Bases.
Consider the following: 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of which of the above?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system. 3. Vietnam's economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports. 4. For a long time Vietnam's low labour costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers. 5. Vietnam has the most productive e-service sector in the Indo-Pacific region. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: 1, 3 and 4
With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements: 1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision. 2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year. 3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 3 only
Medium for UPSC (as part of broader international relations/geography), High for factual exams (for current leaders/countries).
A critical maritime choke point between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, vital for global shipping.
A peninsula in Northeast Africa, comprising the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia, known for its geopolitical significance.
The study of the effects of geography on international politics and international relations.