Tag: Subject Wise Strategy
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Critical Mineral Mining Policy Changes in India: Understanding the New Framework
India has taken a decisive step toward securing its strategic mineral resources by exempting critical mineral mining projects from mandatory public hearings. On September 8, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued an Office Memorandum that alters the regulatory landscape for mining projects involving atomic, critical, and strategic minerals. This policy…
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24 Years of 9/11: Global War on Terror
The 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States prompted an unprecedented international response known as the Global War on Terror (GWOT). Twenty-four years have passed since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that claimed 2,977 lives. As New York commemorated this anniversary in 2025 against a backdrop of political division, the world continues to assess…
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Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Gen Z Protests
Nepal’s government reversed a social media ban on September 9, 2025, following nationwide protests. Nepal’s government reversed a social media ban on September 9, 2025, following nationwide protests that killed 19 people and injured over 300 others. The decision came within 24 hours of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Kathmandu and other…
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Hidden Lifelines: How Undersea Cables Shape Global Internet Connectivity
On September 6, 2025, a cable cut in the Red Sea disrupted internet connectivity across multiple countries, including India, Pakistan and the Middle East region. On September 6, 2025, network monitoring company NetBlocks reported failures affecting two undersea cables systems: the South East Asia–Middle East–Western Europe 4 (SMW4) operated by Tata Communications, and the India-Middle…
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India-Singapore: Strategic Partnership Roadmap for Indo-Pacific
The India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) has emerged as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability, marking a pivotal evolution from historical ties to a forward-looking strategic alliance. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s September 2025 visit to India culminated in the adoption of a comprehensive roadmap for the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), establishing cooperation across eight…
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Punjab Floods 2025: Analysis of the Worst Disaster in Decades
The Punjab floods of August 2025 represent the devastating natural disaster to strike the region in nearly four decades. Punjab faces its worst crisis in decades as floods continue to devastate both landscape and livelihoods across the state. What started as weather warnings on August 28 escalated into a full-blown crisis by August 31, with…
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SEMICON India 2025: Made in India Chips Lead the Semiconductor Revolution
India’s semiconductor journey reached a historic milestone with the first Made-in-India chip presented to the Prime Minister of India. India’s journey toward technological self-reliance reached a milestone at ‘Semicon India 2025’ when the nation’s first Made in India chips were presented, including the Vikram 32-bit processor, developed by ISRO’s Semiconductor Laboratory. Developed by the Vikram…
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India-China Relations: New Chapter of Strategic Partnership on sidelines of SCO Summit 2025
India and China emphasized their development partnership roles and emphasized stable cooperation for growth and development on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025. India-China relations have entered a new phase following the meeting of Prime Minister of India and President Xi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit…
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National Sports Day: Transforming India’s Sports Landscape
National Sports Day, celebrated annually on August 29, honors Major Dhyan Chand, a national icon who pushed boundaries in sports and marked a transformative era in the nation. National Sports Day is India’s annual sporting observance, celebrated on August 29th to honor the legacy of Major Dhyan Chand, the “Wizard of Hockey.” This year’s celebration…
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UPSC GS Paper 1 2025: VAM Reflections & Answer Writing
The UPSC has recently concluded its Civil Services Mains Examination for GS Paper 1. The UPSC GS Paper 1 is a test of an aspirant’s knowledge of both static content from standard books and current affairs, and this year’s paper was no exception. UPSC GS 1 Paper featured a balanced distribution of questions: six from…