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Coastal States as Export Engines for National Prosperity Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Growth & Development GS Paper – 3 Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? The NITI Aayog’s Viksit Bharat @ 2047 approach paper envisions a $30 trillion Indian economy by 2047. Experts highlight the need for distinct strategies for coastal and …
Read MoreChina’s Rare Earth Curbs Challenge India’s Readiness Why in the News? China’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals have disrupted India’s automobile sector, exposing its dependence on Chinese imports. The move, in retaliation to US tariffs, highlights the urgent need for India to develop its domestic rare earth ecosystem and address critical mineral supply chain …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Indian Ports Bill 2025 was introduced in Lok Sabha to amend the 117-year-old Indian Ports Act, 1908. It aims to modernize port governance, ensure environmental protection, and incorporate international standards while considering state concerns. Objectives of the Indian Ports Bill 2025 : The Indian Ports Bill 2025 was introduced …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, replacing the 1925 Act to modernize maritime regulations. The Bill simplifies laws, aligns with international standards, and promotes ease of doing business in shipping. About the Purpose and Key Features of the Bill: Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? China’s state-owned companies, CGN and CNNC, are expanding nuclear energy projects in Africa, securing MoUs with countries like Nigeria and Uganda. This dominance challenges other players, including India, seeking uranium resources for its nuclear energy goals. Africa’s Growing Nuclear Energy Ambitions: The Russia-Ukraine war highlighted the need for energy security, …
Read MoreChina-US Trade War Reshapes Global Agricultural Markets Why in the News? China has reduced agricultural imports from the US, focusing on self-sufficiency and diversifying suppliers. This shift may pressure India to open its market to US farm produce amid changing global trade dynamics. Escalation of Trade War : The US imposed a 25% tariff on …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Amid global supply chain disruptions, Sudan’s dominant gum Arabic exports face challenges, impacting industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics that rely on this key emulsifier, stabilizer, and binding agent. About Origin and Global Production: Gum Arabic is a dried, water-soluble exudate mainly obtained from two acacia species—Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests , Indian Diaspora ,Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Focus: Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto recently attended India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest, highlighting the deepening partnership between the two nations. Their collaboration …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian rupee breached the Rs 85 mark against the US dollar due to trade imbalances, inflation disparity, and investors pulling out funds from India. Why is the Rupee Weakening? Trade Imbalance: If India imports more from the US than it exports, demand for the US dollar increases, causing the rupee …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreement involving India and/or affecting India’s Interest. FOCUS: The recent publication of General K.M.Munir’s book, “Pakistan: The Untold Story”, has reignited the debate about the origins and nature of Pakistan. Sub-state diplomacy, involving formal interactions between provincial or local governments and foreign entities, has emerged as …
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