Category: International Relations
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis and India’s Energy Security
Strait of Hormuz Crisis is in the news following renewed tensions in West Asia that have increased concerns over disruptions to maritime trade, global oil supplies and regional stability.
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El Nino Power Security: India’s Preparedness
Recent updates regarding El Nino Power Security highlight the government’s advisory to states for maintaining reliable electricity supplies during adverse weather conditions.
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Customs Duty Exemption for Electronics Manufacturing
Recent updates regarding Customs Duty Exemption highlight India’s push to strengthen domestic electronics manufacturing. The government has exempted customs duty on selected inputs and capital goods used in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries and display assemblies to improve value addition and integrate India into global value chains.
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Global Capability Centres: India’s Innovation Edge
Global Capability Centres are transforming India into an innovation hub. Explore their UPSC significance, challenges and way forward.
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Pedestrian Infrastructure: Fixing India’s Broken Footpaths
Pedestrian Infrastructure is central to safe, inclusive and sustainable urban mobility. Understand the challenges, governance issues and UPSC relevance.
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Jewellery-Backed Loans Drive NBFC Growth
Gold loans, backed by pledged jewellery, have become the fastest-growing NBFC retail credit segment amid rising gold prices, quick approvals and financial inclusion drive.
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US Lobbying Contract: India Extends Agreement
India renews its contract with a Washington-based lobbying firm to strengthen strategic engagement with the US, showcasing modern diplomacy tools in its foreign policy.
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Wayanad Tunnel Landslide: Governance or Nature?
The Wayanad Tunnel Landslide incident has reignited debates on disaster preparedness, slope stability, and the balance between infrastructure development and environmental governance in the Western Ghats.
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Narmada Dues Settlement: Four States Sign Pact
Four states sign the Narmada Dues Settlement to resolve outstanding liabilities under the NWDT Award, showcasing a milestone in cooperative federalism.
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