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  1) European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI): Austria and Switzerland joined ESSI. ESSI aims to create a European air and missile defence system through common acquisition of air defence equipment and missiles by European nations to strengthen NATOs Integrated Air and Missile Defence. Initiative was last year spearheaded by Germany after Russia invaded Ukraine NumberRead more

Jal Jeevan Mission: It is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India. It is based on a community approach to water and will include extensive Information, Education and communication as a key component of the mission. Department of Drinking Water andRead more

1) Internationalisation of the Indian Rupee: A Reserve Bank of India-appointed working group recommended the inclusion of the rupee in the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket and recalibration of the foreign portfolio investor (FPI) regime to accelerate the pace of internationalisation of the rupee internationalisationtion of rupees is a process that involves increasing the use ofRead more

1) Taiwan Expands Presence in India with TECC in Mumbai: Recently, Taiwan has announced plans to open its third representative Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC), in India, specifically in Mumbai. India-Taiwan Relations: India and Taiwan do not have formal diplomatic relations but since 1995, both sides have maintained representative offices in each other’s capitals that functionRead more

  1) Infrastructure Developments Around Pangong Tso: Three years after the violent clash between Indian and Chinese forces in Galwan, there is significant infrastructure development taking place in the India-China border region. China’s Infrastructure Efforts: Construction of a bridge across the Pangong Tso, connecting the north and south banks, is in progress. India’s Infrastructure Projects:Read more

  1) Rehabilitation Scheme for Victims of Trafficking: The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has approved a scheme that aims to provide financial assistance to states and Union Territories to establish protection and rehabilitation homes for victims of trafficking, particularly in states with international borders. Human trafficking is a global issueRead more

  1) SCO Summit 2023: Recently, India has chaired the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) virtual Summit, leaders called for the formation of a “more representative” and multipolar world order in the global interest Key Highlights: The New Delhi Declarationwas signed by the member nations, which states that the international community must come together to “counter the activitiesRead more

1) India Joins Artemis Accords: Recently, India’s Prime Minister announced India’s decision to join the Artemis Accords during the visit to the United States. Artemis Accords are established by the U.S. State Department and NASA with seven other founding members: Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom in 2020Read more

1) Fukushima Water Issue: Japan’s plan to release over 1 million tons of water, which is claimed to be treated but potentially radioactive, from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, has sparked strong opposition and anxiety among neighboring countries, particularly South Korea. The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear power plant suffered a meltdown in 2011Read more

1) Need for UCC in India: Indian Prime Minister in his recent address expressed his support for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, stating that India cannot function efficiently with a system of “separate laws for separate communities”. Arguments in Favour of UCC: It will promote national integration and secularism byRead more