Author: Neha Dhir
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US-Israel Attack on Iran: Causes, Consequences and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Following the U.S.–Israel attack on Iran, joint airstrikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, thereby sharply escalating tensions across the region. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran. Framed as a pre-emptive strike against Tehran’s nuclear and missile programmes, the US-Israel attack on Iran has…
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UPSC Prelims 2026 के लिए 3 महीनों की रणनीति
UPSC Prelims 2026 की उलटी गिनती केवल बचे हुए दिनों की संख्या के बारे में नहीं है; यह स्पष्टता, समेकन और सटीक निष्पादन के बारे में है। जब एक UPSC उम्मीदवार प्रारंभिक परीक्षा से पहले अंतिम तीन महीनों में प्रवेश करता है, तो खोज का चरण समाप्त हो जाना चाहिए। अब जो शेष है वह…
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India-Israel Relations 2026: Indian PM’s Visit, Elevated Partnership & Major Takeaways
The Prime Minister (PM) of India visited Israel reaffirming the countries’ strong strategic partnership in defence, technology, innovation, and economic cooperation. The Indian Prime Minister’s state visit to Israel on February 25-26, 2026 elevated the bilateral ties to a ‘Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation & Prosperity’. This is the highest diplomatic tier in bilateral…
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India Bans 5 OTT Platforms Over Digital Content Violations
The Indian government blocked five OTT platforms for hosting inappropriate content in accordance with the Information Technology Rules, 2021. On 24 February, India banned 5 OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms namely MoodXVIP, Jugnu, Koyal PlayPro, Digi MoviePlex and Feel for streaming obscene and sexually explicit content, as per sources. Under the procedure, the government reportedly directed internet…
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India AI Impact Summit 2026 and New Delhi Declaration: India’s Leap into the Global AI Order
The AI Impact Summit 2026 attracted lakhs of visitors, with high-profile AI executives and heads of state visiting New Delhi. The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held from February 16–21 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marked a defining milestone in India’s rise as a global Artificial Intelligence power. Structured around 3 core Sutras and…
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India AI Impact Summit 2026: Championing Inclusive AI for ALL
AI Summit India 2026 positioned India as a global AI leader through sovereign models, frontier commitments, and a people-first governance vision. Scheduled from February 16 to 21 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 marked a milestone as the first major global AI gathering hosted in the Global South. With…
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India-France Elevate Ties to Special Global Strategic Partnership
India and France upgraded their relationship to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership”, a label that reflects decades of trust built across defence, nuclear energy, space, climate, trade, and technology. India-France have elevated their bilateral relationship to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership”, a landmark upgrade that reflects the growing ambition of ties between the two nations. …
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CBDC Integration in Public Distribution System: Pilot Digital Food Coupon Initiative launched in Gujarat
The Government of India has launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency pilot in Gujarat. The Government of India has initiated a CBDC-based Digital Food Coupon pilot in Gujarat, marking a step towards transforming the country’s Public Distribution System (PDS). Launched by the Union Home Minister in the presence of the Union…
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बदलती वैश्विक व्यवस्था में भारत: शक्ति, उद्देश्य और रणनीतिक विकल्प
प्रो. Harsh V. Pant के साथ संवाद पर आधारित आज की अंतरराष्ट्रीय राजनीति अनिश्चितता, अस्थिरता और तेज़ बदलावों के दौर से गुजर रही है। पुरानी व्यवस्थाएँ कमजोर हो रही हैं, संस्थाएँ प्रभाव खो रही हैं और शक्ति संतुलन लगातार बदल रहा है। इतालवी चिंतक एंटोनियो ग्राम्शी के शब्दों में— “पुराना मर रहा है और नया…