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Nepal Reaffirms Commitment Against Caste-Based Discrimination Why in the News ? Nepal observed the Day for the Elimination of Caste Discrimination and Untouchability on 4 June, reaffirming its commitment to social justice, equality, and the protection of the rights of the Dalit community. Observance of Anti-Untouchability and Equality Day Nepal commemorated the day with the …
Read MoreBangladesh Approves Padma Barrage for Water Security Why in the News ? Bangladesh has approved the ambitious Padma Barrage Project on the Padma River (Ganga in Bangladesh) to address water scarcity and improve irrigation in its southwest region, while also reigniting debates over large-scale river engineering, environmental clearances, and ecological sustainability. Padma Barrage: Objectives and …
Read MoreTrump’s Ukraine Peace Plan and India’s Strategic Stakes Syllabus: GS Paper -2 Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News ? Former US President Donald Trump has unveiled a controversial Ukraine peace plan, proposing a major shift in US–Russia relations by reintegrating Moscow into the Western order. This has …
Read MoreSouth Asia’s Worsening Air Pollution Needs Urgent Action Syllabus: GSPaper-3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation ,Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ,Sustainable Development ,Climate Change Why in the News ? The 2024 India–Pakistan Smog renewed concerns about escalating air pollution across South Asia, with Delhi and Lahore recording some of the world’s worst AQI levels. Reports from Greenpeace …
Read MorePakistan’s Mass Detention of Afghans Sparks Global Concern Why in the News ? Pakistan has detained over 100,000 Afghans in 2025, according to UNHCR, raising concerns over refugee rights, documentation status, and humanitarian vulnerability. Most arrests occurred in Balochistan and Punjab, prompting international organisations to call for adherence to international refugee protection norms and customary …
Read MoreReaffirming India-Bhutan Ties Amid Strategic Shifts Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bhutan highlighted India’s commitment to strengthening ties amid Bhutan’s domestic …
Read More“What South Asia Wants from COP30: Building Climate Resilience Through Cooperation, Trust, and Delivery” (GS Paper 3 – UNFCCC, Sustainable Development) Introduction South Asia, one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world, looks to COP30 (Belém, Brazil) for decisive action and credible delivery. A decade after the Paris Agreement (2015), global emissions continue to …
Read MoreWhat South Asia Wants from COP30: Building Climate Resilience Through Cooperation, Trust, and Delivery Syllabus: GS 3 ● UNFCCC ● Sustainable Development Why in the News South Asia, one of the most climate-vulnerable regions, seeks decisive outcomes from COP30 in Brazil. The region demands credible implementation of past pledges, predictable and fair climate finance, technology …
Read MoreBharat-Sri Lanka Sanskrit Mahotsav Strengthens Cultural Bonds Why in the News ? The Bharat-Sri Lanka Sanskrit Mahotsav was inaugurated at the University of Colombo to celebrate Sanskrit’s timeless legacy of wisdom, harmony, and knowledge. The event, co-organized by Indian and Sri Lankan institutions, aims to promote classical learning and cultural exchange between both nations, while …
Read MorePunatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project: A Milestone in India–Bhutan Energy Cooperation Introduction The Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) marks a major achievement in India–Bhutan bilateral cooperation. Recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the project highlights the strong energy partnership between the two Himalayan neighbours and reinforces India’s commitment to promoting clean …
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