by rohit | Apr 10, 2025 | Courses
Navigating a Complex Strategic Landscape, India’s China Challenge Why in News? India’s evolving relationship with China, marked by persistent border tensions and strategic mistrust, continues to shape its foreign and defence policies. With Beijing ramping up military...
by rohit | Apr 10, 2025 | Courses
India Withdraws Transshipment Facility for Bangladesh, What It Means and Why It Matters Why in News? On April 8, 2025, India officially ended its transshipment facility for Bangladeshi exports via Indian ports and airports, citing “significant congestion” and...
by rohit | Apr 10, 2025 | Courses
India Clears ₹63,000-Crore Deal to Procure 26 Rafale-M Fighter Jets from France Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a major ₹63,000-crore government-to-government deal with France for the purchase...
by rohit | Apr 10, 2025 | Courses
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 6%, Lowers GDP Growth Forecast Amid Trade War Concerns Why in News? On Wednesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6% in an effort to support economic growth amidst escalating global trade tensions. The RBI...
by rohit | Apr 10, 2025 | Courses
Trump Trade Strategy, 90-Days Tariff Pause with Allies, 125% Tariffs Slapped on China Why in News? In a major shift in the ongoing global trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries. However, the U.S....
by rohit | Apr 10, 2025 | Courses
AI in Education, Enhancing Creativity, Not Replacing Educators Why in News? The growing use of AI in education, especially generative AI tools, has sparked debates about its impact on creativity, classroom learning, and the role of teachers. Recent discussions,...
by rohit | Apr 10, 2025 | Courses
Populism vs. Globalisation, Understanding the Tensions in Modern Democracies Why in News? Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs has reignited a broader debate on the conflict between democracy and globalisation. As countries face rising economic...
by rohit | Apr 10, 2025 | Courses
Revisiting Safety Frameworks for Amusement Parks in India Why in News? The recent tragic death of a woman who fell from a ride at an amusement park in Delhi has triggered urgent discussions around the safety regulations governing amusement parks and temporary fairs in...
by rohit | Apr 10, 2025 | Courses
India’s Startup Ecosystem Needs a Deep-Tech Pivot for Long-Term Growth Why in News? At the Startup Mahakumbh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal called for Indian startups to shift focus from low-value ventures to high-impact sectors like deep tech,...
by rohit | Apr 9, 2025 | Courses
Reforms in Focus, Fixing the Process to Power India’s Economic Transformation Why in News? In the wake of renewed global trade talks and India’s evolving economic aspirations, discussions have intensified around the need for second-generation economic reforms. Recent...
