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ASEAN–India Tourism Exchange Strengthens Regional Connectivity Why in the News? The ASEAN–India Tourism Professionals Exchange Programme 2025 commenced in Guwahati, bringing together tourism experts from India and ten ASEAN nations to promote regional tourism cooperation, highlight the North-East, and advance objectives of the ASEAN–India Year of Tourism. This initiative also aims to address environmental concerns, …
Read MoreChabahar and the Changing West Asian Geopolitical Calculus Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, International Treaties & Agreements Why in the News? The United States’ termination of the sanctions waiver for India’s involvement …
Read MoreAunta–Simaria Ganga Bridge Project to Boost Bihar Connectivity Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Aunta–Simaria Project in Gaya, Bihar on 22nd August 2025. The nearly 2-km-long Ganga bridge will improve connectivity between Mokama (Patna District) and Begusarai, reducing travel distance for heavy vehicles by almost 100 km. Project Details …
Read MoreShipki La Pass Reopens, Boosting Culture and Trade Why in the News? In the latest India-China border news, Himachal Pradesh has reopened the Shipki La Pass, one of the significant mountain passes in Himachal Pradesh and among India’s mountain passes, located in Kinnaur district for domestic tourism. This move sparks hopes for revived trade and …
Read MoreKailashahar Airport Revival: A Strategic Gamechanger in Northeast India 📍 Historical Background In recent Tripura news, the revival of Kailashahar Airport, located in the Unakoti district of Tripura, has garnered attention. This World War II-era airfield played a crucial role during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which later evolved into the India-Bangladesh war, and the 1971 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Civil Aviation Ministry allocates 28 non-operational routes to Alliance Air under the UDAN scheme. Routes awarded in short-bidding round UDAN 5.3, focusing on priority and tourism promotion; Alliance Air chosen for its readiness to launch services promptly. About UDAN Scheme (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik): A regional airport development and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Why in the News? India recently secured a 10-year contract to invest in and operate the Shahid-Behesti terminal at Chabahar Port in Iran. This significant agreement comes amid regional instability, highlighting the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2 : India and its bilateral relations with other countries ,Enhancing trade and security in the region Focus : The focus of the article is on the strategic importance of Chabahar Port for India, tracing its historical context, diplomatic initiatives, and geopolitical challenges. It highlights India’s efforts to develop the port as an alternative …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting; India’s interests; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Why in the news? Investing in Chabahar poses challenges due to historical US sanctions affecting progress in the region. Since 2018, India has …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and Iran signed a 10-year contract to operate Chabahar port, enhancing trade connectivity and regional cooperation. source:TribunIndia About Chabahar Port : Location: Sistan and Baluchistan Province, Makran coast, Iran Ports: Shahid Kalantari (developed in 1980s) and Shahid Beheshti Proximity to Gwadar Port: Just 170 km from China-operated Gwadar port in …
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