Category: International Relations
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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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India Indonesia Defence Ties Get Strategic Boost
India and Indonesia have elevated bilateral cooperation through major defence, maritime security and critical minerals agreements. The partnership strengthens India’s Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific strategy and defence exports while enhancing regional strategic stability.
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Indira Point: Protecting India’s Southernmost Landmark
The Union Government has proposed protecting and strengthening the historic Indira Point lighthouse while developing tourism infrastructure. The proposal raises important questions about coastal conservation, disaster resilience and sustainable development.
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IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 3% While India Remains the Fastest-Growing Major Economy
The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook lowers global growth forecast to 3.0% for 2026, while India remains the fastest-growing major economy with a 6.4% projection for FY2027.
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Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Accord Over After Fresh Strikes Escalate Gulf Tensions
US President Donald Trump announced that the interim understanding aimed at ending the conflict with Iran had effectively collapsed after renewed Iranian attacks on US military facilities. The development marks another phase of escalation in West Asia with implications for global oil markets, maritime security and India’s strategic interests.
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