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Indian Navy Foils Piracy Attempt in the Gulf of Aden
Navy Foils Piracy Attempt in Gulf of Aden Context The Indian Navy successfully thwarted a...
Read MoreStrait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance and Surge in Ship Traffic
Surge in Ship Traffic Across the Strait of Hormuz Context Ship traffic through the Strait...
Read MoreStrait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance and Global Energy Security
Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Context Iran attacked the Taiwan-linked container ship “Ever Lovely”...
Read MoreSeychelles and the Indian Diaspora
Seychelles and the Indian Diaspora Context Ahead of a planned PM Modi visit (29 July),...
Read MoreVenezuela Twin Earthquakes and India’s Relief Mission
Venezuela Twin Earthquakes : India Sends Relief Context A seismic doublet M7.2 followed within a...
Read MoreMekedatu Project and the Cauvery Water Dispute
Furore over Mekedatu Project Context : The Mekedatu Project has resurfaced as a major inter-state...
Read MoreIndia–Norway Green Strategic Partnership
India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership Context : India and Norway upgraded bilateral ties to a Green...
Read MoreIndia–Netherlands Strategic Partnership
India–Netherlands Upgrade Bilateral Ties Context : India and the Netherlands elevated their relationship to a...
Read MoreKuno National Park: India’s First Cheetah Reintroduction Site
Kuno National Park Kuno National Park is a strategically important protected area in India and...
Read MorePadma Barrage Project: Bangladesh’s Major Water Infrastructure and the Padma River
The Padma Barrage Context: Bangladesh has formally approved the construction of the Tk 50,443 crore...
Read MoreKishau Multi-Purpose Dam Project: Location, Features and Significance
The Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam Context: The Union Home Minister recently chaired an important meeting in...
Read MoreThailand: Geography, Physiography and India–Thailand Defence Relations
India and Thailand agree to deepen defence cooperation in manufacturing, research and innovation during 10th...
Read MoreZojila Tunnel and Strategic Connectivity in the Himalayas
Zojila Tunnel Context: The Zojila Tunnel has achieved a major construction milestone, bringing India closer...
Read MoreGeography and Strategic Significance
Slovakia Context: The Prime Minister of India is scheduled to pay an official visit to...
Read MoreEuphrates River and the Geography of Mesopotamia
Euphrates River Context: A recent study published in Nature Geoscience has used seismic imaging and...
Read MoreZojila Tunnel: Enhancing Strategic Connectivity to Ladakh
Zojila Tunnel Prelims Facts Tunnel: Zojila Tunnel. Length: 13.14 km. Connects: Sonamarg (J&K) –...
Read MoreEarthquakes and Multi-Hazard Disaster Management
Earthquake in Philippines Context : The article reports that a 7.8-magnitude earthquake off Mindanao caused...
Read MoreWildlife Health Monitoring and Conservation Challenges
Death of Gir Lion Cubs Linked to Suspected Tick Parasite Context Two lion cubs and...
Read MoreMekedatu Project and Interstate River Water Governance
SC Rejects Tamil Nadu’s Review Plea on Mekedatu Project Context The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil...
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