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16May 2025

Indian Army Showcases Combat Readiness in Teesta Prahar

Indian Army Showcases Combat Readiness in Teesta Prahar Why in the News ? The Indian Army conducted the Teesta Prahar exercise at the Teesta field firing range in West Bengal, involving multiple specialised units. It demonstrates India’s enhanced combat preparedness, especially in the context of Operation Sindoor and growing regional security challenges. Teesta Prahar: Objectives …

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16May 2025

Miss World Contestants Celebrate Telangana’s Cultural Heritage

Miss World Contestants Celebrate Telangana’s Cultural Heritage Why in the News ? During their India tour, Miss World 2024 contestants visited the Ramappa Temple in Telangana, experiencing local traditions, especially the Bathukamma festival. Their interaction with Telangana’s cultural richness and women empowerment initiatives received global appreciation. Showcasing Telangana’s Cultural Grandeur: 50 Miss World contestants visited …

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16May 2025

India Demands Global Oversight of Pakistan’s Nukes

India Demands Global Oversight of Pakistan’s Nukes Why in the News ? During a visit to Jammu & Kashmir post-Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised concerns over Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, urging its supervision by the IAEA, while lauding India’s counter-terror resolve and enhanced indigenous defence capabilities. Concerns Over Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal: Defence Minister Rajnath …

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10May 2025

Press Freedom Erodes in India and South Asia

Press Freedom Erodes in India and South Asia Why in the News ? The 23rd Annual South Asia Press Freedom Report 2024-25 has raised concerns over India’s shrinking media freedom, flagging the systemic weakening of independent journalism, proliferation of disinformation, and increased state surveillance, censorship, and legal harassment of journalists across South Asia. India’s Media …

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20Mar 2025

BALOCHISTAN UNREST: RISING INSURGENCY AND REGIONAL IMPLICATIONS

Why in the News? On March 11, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked a train with 400 passengers between Quetta and Sibi, demanding the release of imprisoned insurgents. Pakistan’s military launched a 24-hour operation, resulting in 21 civilian casualties and losses in security forces. Escalating insurgency: Pakistan’s forces faced heavy attacks in multiple regions of …

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19Dec 2024

India-Sri Lanka Economic Partnership Evolution

Syllabus:  GS 2: India and neighbourhood relations Effect of policies and politics of regional countries. Why in the News? Sri Lanka’s new President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, visited India to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit resulted in agreements focusing on LNG supplies, trade enhancement, education, technology exchanges, and promoting Indian FDI in Sri Lanka.   India-Sri …

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