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Mohammad Ishaq Dar, a close associate of the Sharif family, is Pakistan's current Foreign Minister.
He is spearheading a significant diplomatic initiative to revitalize Pakistan's foreign relations.
Key areas of focus include re-establishing strong ties with Bangladesh and mediating in the Gulf region.
Pakistan's diplomatic moves in South Asia and the Gulf have direct and indirect implications for India's own foreign policy objectives and regional influence.
Renewed engagement between Pakistan and Bangladesh could potentially influence the future dynamics and effectiveness of SAARC, a regional intergovernmental organization.
Pakistan's role in Gulf mediation often leverages its position within the OIC, an important international body for Muslim-majority nations, impacting its diplomatic outreach.
An intergovernmental organization of 57 states, established in 1969, aiming to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world. Pakistan is a prominent member and often uses this platform for diplomatic engagement, especially in the Gulf region.
A regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. Pakistan and Bangladesh are members, and improved bilateral ties could influence SAARC's functioning and regional cooperation.
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.
General Awareness - Current Affairs (International Events, Personalities).
Current Affairs - International Relations, Regional Security, Important Personalities.
About three-fourths of world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by
Answer: the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)'. 2. The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries. 3. The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments. How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: None
Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. 3. 'Rare earth minerals' are present on seafloor in international waters. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: 2 and 3 only
Medium for UPSC (broader themes of neighbourhood policy and international relations); High for SSC/Defence (factual recall of leaders and international events).
A comprehensive effort to revitalize and reorient a country's foreign policy and international relations.
The process of facilitating negotiations or resolving disputes between countries within a specific geographical region.
The political, economic, and cultural relations between two countries.
The study of the influence of geography on politics and international relations.