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Wage Payments under MGNREGS

Context: A study published in the Indian Journal of Labour Economics found no statistically significant difference in timely wage payments...

India’s Geoeconomic Playbook in 2025: Navigating the Complexities of a Fragmented Global Economy

Context: With Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency, 2025 marks a pivotal juncture for global economic realignments amidst heightened...

Waning France’s influence in West Africa 

Context: Chad, Senegal, and Ivory Coast recently joined Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in demanding French troops leave their territories....

Blue Carbon Ecosystems in Climate Action

Context: Blue carbon ecosystems, particularly mangroves, are much more effective than terrestrial forests in carbon sequestration.    More on News...

 Corridors for Bullet Train

Context: The Indian government proposes expanding high-speed train coverage, linking new routes with the Golden Quadrilateral highway network, which connects...

Increasing Cooperation in India- Russia Relations 

Context: India’s diplomatic engagement with Russia witnessed a significant revival in 2024, marked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two visits...

Black Hole LID-568

Context: An international team of researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Chandra X-ray Observatory discovered a...

Bailing out a PSU

Context: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹11,440 crore package to revive the struggling Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), operator of...

U.S.’s New Rule for Exporting AI Chips

Context: To enhance control over the distribution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips and technology, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and...

Achievements of National Health Mission

Context: The National Health Mission (NHM) has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s public health advancements, contributing significantly to reducing...

India’s DPI Globalisation Drive 

Context: India, during its G20 presidency, placed a significant emphasis on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a cornerstone for inclusive...

China’s Critical Minerals Export Control Moves 

Context: Recently, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) expanded its export control list to include 28 entities from the United States....

India – Bangladesh Mutual Exchange of Arrested Fishermen

Context: After six months of tense relations, India and Bangladesh have started the new year on a positive note by...

US-led Connectivity Initiatives under Trump 2.0

Context: As Donald Trump returns to the White House, his administration’s foreign policy, particularly in the realm of international connectivity...

Dispute over Indus Water Treaty

Context: The World Bank-appointed Neutral Expert, Michel Lino, has affirmed his authority to address India and Pakistan’s differences over the...