China’s Critical Minerals Export Control Moves
24 January 2025 | blogwebContext: Recently, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) expanded its export control list to include 28 entities from the United States....
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India – Bangladesh Mutual Exchange of Arrested Fishermen
24 January 2025 | blogwebContext: After six months of tense relations, India and Bangladesh have started the new year on a positive note by...
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US-led Connectivity Initiatives under Trump 2.0
23 January 2025 | blogwebContext: As Donald Trump returns to the White House, his administration’s foreign policy, particularly in the realm of international connectivity...
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Dispute over Indus Water Treaty
23 January 2025 | blogwebContext: The World Bank-appointed Neutral Expert, Michel Lino, has affirmed his authority to address India and Pakistan’s differences over the...
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Global Food Insecurity
23 January 2025 | blogwebContext: Food insecurity and mental health issues create a syndemic, where their interaction exacerbates negative outcomes, especially among vulnerable populations....
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India’s BrahMos Missile Exports: Strengthening Defence Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
23 January 2025 | blogwebContext: India’s BrahMos missile exports mark a significant stride in its ambition to emerge as a global arms exporter and...
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Seizing U.S.-India nuclear deal under Trump Administration
23 January 2025 | blogwebContext: The 2008 U.S.-India civil nuclear deal allowed India to access advanced nuclear technology while supporting global non-proliferation goals. However,...
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Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) Scheme
23 January 2025 | blogwebContext: The Department of Commerce, Government of India, has launched the Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) Scheme on January 21, 2025,...
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Snake Venom and Antivenoms
23 January 2025 | blogwebContext: India records an estimated 58,000 deaths annually due to venomous snakebites, making it the ‘snakebite capital’ of the world....
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WEF Global Risks Report 2025
23 January 2025 | blogwebContext: India faces a critical challenge as water supply shortages emerge as the most severe risk confronting the country over...
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Smart Cities Mission
23 January 2025 | blogwebContext: Nearly a decade ago, the Indian government launched the Smart Cities Mission, envisioning 100 smart cities as the new...
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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
22 January 2025 | blogwebContext: The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, from January 20 to 24, 2025, unites global leaders to address...
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India, Africa and AfCFTA
22 January 2025 | blogwebContext: As 2025 begins, it is an opportune time to reflect on India’s African policies and identify avenues for strengthening...
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UGC Regulations vs. State University Laws
22 January 2025 | blogwebContext: Six Tamil Nadu State universities currently lack Vice Chancellors (VCs), with some posts vacant for over a year. The...
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Oyster-Derived Antimicrobial Proteins
22 January 2025 | blogwebContext: Researchers have discovered that antimicrobial proteins found in the hemolymph (blood) of Sydney rock oysters (Saccostrea glomerata) can kill...
