1. China’s $137 Billion Brahmaputra Hydropower Dam: Impacts on India and the Environment Context: China has approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the lower stretches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra). This ambitious project, with an …
1. Ken-Betwa River Linking Project: A Step Towards Water Sustainability Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project, a significant initiative aimed at addressing water scarcity in India’s Bundelkhand region. Ken-Betwa River …
1. Supreme Court Restrains ED from Accessing Seized Digital Devices Context: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court (SC) has prohibited the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from accessing or copying data from electronic devices seized during raids on Santiago Martin, widely …
1. BharatNet: Connecting Rural India to a Digital Future Context: BharatNet, the world’s largest rural broadband connectivity initiative, has connected over 2.14 lakh Gram Panchayats using technologies like optical fibre, radio, and satellites. This transformative project is bridging the digital …
1. India-Kuwait Ties Elevated to Strategic Partnership Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Kuwait marked a historic milestone in the bilateral relations between the two nations. This landmark event not only elevated the partnership to a strategic level …
1. 24th BIMSTEC Senior Officials Meeting: Strengthening Regional Ties Context: India actively participated in the 24th Senior Officials Meeting of BIMSTEC, reaffirming its commitment to fostering regional growth and cooperation. India’s Strategic Vision for BIMSTEC: India emphasized its dedication to …
1. India: Leading the World in Remittances in 2024 Context: India has retained its position as the largest recipient of remittances globally in 2024, with an estimated inflow of $129 billion. Other top recipients include Mexico, China, Philippines, and Pakistan. …
1. India’s Treatment of Rohingya Detainees: A Human Rights Concern Context: A recent report has highlighted serious violations of constitutional and human rights regarding the treatment of Rohingya refugees detained in India. This raises concerns about India’s adherence to its …
1. One Candidate, Multiple Constituencies: A Democratic Dilemma Context: Amid the heated debates surrounding Indian politics, one critical issue often goes unnoticed: the practice of One Candidate Contesting from Multiple Constituencies (OCMC) for the same office. This longstanding tradition raises …
1. Public Distribution System (PDS) in India: Enhancing Food Security for the Vulnerable Context: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) recently released a report on the Performance Audit of the Supply Chain Management of Public Distribution in Karnataka, …