Context:
Recently, India’s External Affairs Minister participated in the First ‘ASEAN Future Forum’.
Relevance:
GS II: International Relations
Dimensions of the Article:
Purpose
Initiation
First Forum Theme
Location
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising Ten Countries in Southeast Asia.
A major partner of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, ASEAN maintains a global network of alliances and dialogue partners and is considered by many as the central union for cooperation in Asia-Pacific.
Context:
Recently, the Council of Scientific &Industrial Research (CSIR), installed and activated India’s biggest Climate Clock at the CSIR Headquarters in New Delhi as a part of the Earth Day Celebrations.
Relevance:
Facts for Prelims
Event Significance
Purpose and Background
Functionality
Current Climate Temperature