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Slide 1 - Vision IAS December 2025 Monthly Current Affairs: International Relations
International Relations Key Topics & UPSC Analysis
GS Paper 2 Preparation | December 2025 Edition
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Vision IAS: Dec 2025 IR Current Affairs for UPSC GS2
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Create a comprehensive UPSC-focused PowerPoint presentation for the International Relations (IR) Section of the Vision IAS December 2025 Monthly Current Affairs Magazine. Include the following topics: 1. National Security Strategy 2025 of the USA - Key features - Global implications - Implications for India - UPSC Mains angle 2. Indian Diaspora - Significance - Remittances and strategic role - Challenges - Government initiatives - UPSC angle 3. India-Africa Relations - Historical background - Trade and economic ties - Strategic and maritime cooperation - Development partnership - Challenges and way forward - UPSC angle 4. News in Shorts (IR related) - 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit - World Summit on the Information Society - International Maritime Organization (IMO) - International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - Three Seas Initiative - Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity - UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (Accra Convention), 2025 - Republic of Somaliland - Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port - Kimberley Process Add: - Diagrams and flowcharts wherever relevant - Maps for geopolitical context - A final revision slide with keywords - Possible UPSC Mains questions - Clean, professional UPSC classroom style design Length: ~18-22 slides
Comprehensive UPSC GS Paper 2 summary of December 2025 International Relations: USA NSS 2025, Indian Diaspora (35M+), India-Africa ties ($62B trade), IR news highlights, and mains questions/revision for smart prep.
February 27, 202621 slides
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Slide 2 - Presentation Agenda
- 1. USA National Security Strategy 2025
- 2. Indian Diaspora
- 3. India-Africa Relations
- 4. News in Shorts (IR Highlights)
- 5. UPSC Revision & Mains Questions
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Slide 3 - Section 1
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National Security Strategy 2025 of the USA
Periodic strategic document outlining threats, priorities & responses
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Slide 4 - Key Features
- China as 'pacing challenge' in Indo-Pacific
- Strengthen alliances like QUAD, AUKUS
- Integrated deterrence: military, economic, tech
- Emerging domains: cyber, space, AI
- Supply chain resilience & critical minerals
- Climate security integrated into strategy
Source: Wikipedia: National Security Strategy (United States)
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Slide 5 - Global Implications
- Heightened US-China strategic competition
- Bolstered deterrence in Europe & Asia
- Push for tech decoupling & friend-shoring
- Increased military spending & forward presence
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Slide 6 - Implications for India
Opportunities Defense co-production (iCET) Tech partnerships (AI, semiconductors) QUAD for maritime security Investment in critical minerals
Challenges Tech restrictions (export controls) Balancing Russia ties Indo-Pacific minilateral pressures Supply chain dependencies
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Slide 7 - UPSC Mains Angle
- Strategic convergence in Indo-Pacific
- Multi-alignment amid US-China rivalry
- Defense & tech cooperation boosting Atmanirbharta
- Essay: 'Strategic Autonomy in Bipolar World'
- Prelims: QUAD summits, iCET initiatives
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Slide 8 - Section 2
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Indian Diaspora
World's largest at 35.4 million NRIs/PIOs (MEA 2024)
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Slide 9 - Diaspora Snapshot
- 35.4M: Total NRIs/PIOs
- 2.5M: Annual Emigrants
- $125B: Remittances (2024)
- 3M+: In SE Africa
Source: Wikipedia: Indian diaspora; MEA report Nov 2024
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Slide 10 - Significance & Strategic Role
- Economic pillar: Remittances > FDI
- Soft power: Cultural ambassadors (Yoga, Bollywood)
- Strategic influence: Business leaders in Africa/Europe
- Lobbying: Support India's global positions
- Investment bridge: Channel FDI back home
Source: Wikipedia: Indian diaspora
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Slide 11 - Challenges & Government Initiatives
Challenges Exploitation of migrants Welfare in distress (e.g., Ukraine) Dual identity conflicts Remittance decline risks
Govt Initiatives OCI card for PIOs Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Mission Rastriya Gram Swaraj Indian Development Assistance schemes
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Slide 12 - Diaspora in Africa Focus
- ~3M in SE Africa (19th C indentured)
- Dominate business in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
- Pre-colonial traders; post-colonial growth
- Key to India-Africa economic ties
Source: Wikipedia: Indian diaspora in Africa / Southeast Africa
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Slide 13 - UPSC Angle
- Soft power multiplier in IR
- Remittances: Balance of Payments stabilizer
- Essay: 'Diaspora as India's Strategic Asset'
- Prelims: OCI vs PIO definitions
- Link to India-Africa via SE Africa community
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Slide 14 - Section 3
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India-Africa Relations
Historical to Strategic Partnership | Trade $62.66B (2017-18)
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Slide 15 - Historical Background
Ancient: Maritime Trade Indians in East Africa as traders 19th C: Indentured Labour Railways in Kenya-Uganda; SE Africa diaspora 1955: Bandung Conference Afro-Asian solidarity 2008: IAF Summit Delhi Declaration 2011: BRICS Expansion South Africa joins 2024: India-Africa Trade Boom 4th largest partner
Source: Wikipedia: Africa–India relations; Indian diaspora in Africa
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Slide 16 - Trade & Economic Ties
- $62.66B: Trade Volume
- $20B: India Invest Nigeria
- 1.4MT: SA Coal Import
- BRICS: Strategic Forum
Source: Wikipedia: Africa–India relations; India-Nigeria/South Africa
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Slide 17 - Strategic Cooperation Pillars
🌍 Maritime Security Joint exercises, anti-piracy (Gulf of Aden)
⚓ Defense Ties Training, equipment sales
💰 Development Aid Lines of credit, vaccines (Covaxin)
🔗 Digital/Tech UPI rollout, e-governance
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Slide 18 - Challenges & Way Forward
Challenges China's $170B trade, Belt-Road Political instability Trade imbalance Limited FTA coverage
Way Forward Duty-free access expansion IAF Summit 2025 focus Private sector push Multilateral: G20 Africa focus
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Slide 19 - Section 4
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News in Shorts (IR)
Key Developments December 2025
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Slide 20 - IR News Highlights
| Event | Key Aspect | UPSC Link |
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| 23rd India-Russia Summit | Defense deals, energy | Bilateral ties amid Ukraine |
| WSIS (ITU) | Digital inclusion | Global South tech governance |
| IMO | Maritime safety regs | Indian Ocean security |
| Three Seas Initiative | Infra connectivity | CEE balancing Russia |
| Washington Accords | Middle East peace | Israel-Arab normalization |
| Accra Convention 2025 | Cargo digitization | Trade facilitation UN |
| Republic of Somaliland | Recognition push | Horn of Africa geo |
| Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port | Kuwait mega-port | Gulf logistics |
| Kimberley Process | Diamond certification | Conflict resources |
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Slide 21 - Key Takeaways & Revision
Revision Keywords: NSS2025, QUAD, Diaspora35M, IndiaAfrica62B, IAF, RussiaSummit, Kimberley
Sample Mains Qs:
- Analyze USA NSS implications for India's strategic autonomy. (15M)
- Discuss role of Indian diaspora in advancing India's global interests. (10M)
- Evaluate India-Africa partnership amid great power rivalry.
Thank You | Prepare Smart for UPSC 2026
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