International News: Overview, Questions, Preparation

International news is the most dynamic part of current affairs because the events at the International level changes rapidly. The candidates must keep a close vigil daily on these events. International news is important for some competitive exams only because not all exams ask questions about international Affairs.

International news is a broad term. We can further subdivide it into the following sections.

• India and it's neighbour
• Elections and Leadership
• India’s relation with foreign countries
• International Summits and Conference
• International Groups and Indian position
• International Treaties and Agreements
• International Organisations

The candidates can see the topics below.

This is the most important part of International news. The candidates must focus their efforts on preparing the latest event occurring in India’s neighbourhood and what will be its repercussions and what is India’s stand to mitigate its effects. Candidates should also learn the details about the Geo-political and Geo-economical interests of India and how they can be secured. The latest chain of events in Afghanistan has changed the scenario in India’s neighbourhood. The candidates must read and understand its aftereffects for India.

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There are around 200 countries in the world. At any point in time, many countries are in the middle of general elections or there is a change in leadership through any process. The candidates need to prepare for these changes in the leadership of these countries. In the case of large countries, parties contesting in elections are also important. For example, the elections in the USA, UK must be covered from this perspective.

This is another important area because India is emerging as a third world leader and the Geo-strategic interest is increasing. Every other country like to associate with India and India’s voice at an international forum is heard patiently. India is engaging with many countries, keeping in mind its Geo-economic and political interests. 

Candidates must keep a close eye on the dates and objectives of international summits, their outcome, and the person who represented India at the summit. Various summits need to be prepared. Candidates should emphasize the environmental summits and the summits involving global leaders such as G-20, G8 and the likes.

Apart from the yearly conference, candidates must prepare the background of international groups, their formation dates, objectives and members. If there is any new addition to the members, that should be prepared. Whether India was one of the founding members or joined later and why India joined it. For example BRICS, BIMSTEC, Commonwealth. 

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There are various international treaties and agreements signed for different objectives such as global warming, nuclear weapons, energy security and the likes. The candidates must prepare these treaties and agreements especially related to global warming. Agreements and treaties are the counterpart of international summits and can be clubbed together.

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