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Raisina Dialogue 2025
Context
India hosted the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, with New Zealand's Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, as the Chief Guest.
What is the Raisina Dialogue?
- Launched in 2016 by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and organized annually with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF).
- Named after Raisina Hills, where India's government institutions are located.
- India’s premier geopolitical and geo-economic conference, akin to the Munich Security Conference and Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue.
- Brings together global leaders, policymakers, academics, industry experts, and journalists to discuss international challenges.
- Theme for 2025: "K?lachakra – People, Peace, and Planet".
Key Takeaways from Raisina Dialogue 2025
- Weaponisation of Trade & Economy: India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) warned against the use of trade sanctions, tariffs, and financial controls as geopolitical tools.
- India is reassessing trade partnerships based on trust, transparency, and strategic alignment, particularly in talks with the US, EU, and UK.
- Indo-Pacific Concerns
- Quad defence leaders raised concerns over China's assertive maritime activities in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- India reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a peaceful and secure IOR through partnerships with small island nations and external allies.
- The Philippines invited India to join the "Squad" alliance (US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines) to counter China's actions in the South China Sea.
- Digital Sovereignty: India is cautious about data flow, AI development, and digital trade regulations. Regulatory frameworks for big data and AI are becoming key components of India's economic diplomacy.
PYQQ.1 Consider the following pairs: (2020) International agreement/set-up : Subject
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Solution: (c) |
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