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29Mar 2025

Massive Earthquake Devastates Myanmar, Triggering Regional Tremors

Why in the News ? A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing widespread destruction in Mandalay and killing at least 144 people. The quake’s impact was felt in Thailand and Northeast India, highlighting the dangers of the Sagaing Fault. Highlights of the  Massive Earthquake in Myanmar (Impact and Immediate Effects): A powerful 7.7 magnitude …

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27Feb 2025

AARDO Strengthens Rural Development Across Africa and Asia

Why in the news? The African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) continues its mission of fostering rural development by promoting capacity-building, research, and cooperation among member nations. It collaborates with global agencies to enhance sustainable agricultural growth and socio-economic welfare in Africa and Asia. About African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO): Established: 1962 as an autonomous inter-governmental …

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21Dec 2024

India-China Relations: Complex Dynamics

Syllabus: GS 2: International relations India and its neighbourhood relations. Why in the News? The 23rd meeting of Special Representatives (SRs) on the India-China boundary question was held in Beijing. While this regularized bilateral exchanges, it also exposed continuing differences and significantly lowered Indian expectations of a peaceful resolution. Evaluating India-China Relations Diverging Statements: Indian …

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02Sep 2024

Vertical Cities: A Closer Look into Asia’s Upward Urban Growth and Challenges

SYLLABUS: GS-1: Urbanisation, their Problems and their Remedies Focus: A recent study by Nature Cities shows that Asian cities in particular are taking on much more vertical development than horizontal one. Such a trend leads to concerns with relation to infrastructures, environment, and efficient urbanisation in order to accommodate a fast growing urban populace. source:researchgate …

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