Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently arrived in Kyiv with a message of peace, aboard the ‘Rail Force One’ train under tight security. This visit has been keenly watched in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and the geopolitical tumult it has caused. Modi’s was the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Ukraine—formerly […]
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Introduction India and Ukraine recently signed four agreements to provide for cooperation in agriculture, medicine, culture & humanitarian assistance. This came amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February 2022. It was the first-ever visit to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister after Ukraine became independent in 1991, and
Introduction Recently, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Arighat, its second nuclear submarine. The induction of INS Arighat is intended to bolster India’s nuclear triad, reinforce nuclear deterrence, contribute to establishing strategic stability and peace in the region, and play a crucial role in ensuring the nation’s security. INS Arighat: India’s Advanced Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine
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Introduction India is commemorating its first-ever National Space Day on August 23, 2024, marking a historic achievement with the successful landing of ISRO’s Vikram Lander from Chandrayaan-3 on August 23, 2023. This landmark event signifies India’s growing prowess in space exploration, celebrating the importance of space science and technology. New Space Launches Aditya-L1 Mission: India
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Introduction India has seen a significant rise in public trust in weather forecasting, thanks to notable improvements in forecast accuracy. This growing confidence has fueled increased demand for precise and detailed weather predictions, driven by a surge in extreme weather events and climate change-induced disasters. In response, the government is planning a major enhancement of
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Introduction Sexual harassment of women at the workplace is a pervasive form of gender discrimination that infringes upon their fundamental rights, including the right to equality under Article 14 and the right to dignity and a safe environment under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. This harassment not only undermines women’s professional development but also
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Introduction The Union Cabinet has recently sanctioned the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which is scheduled to come into effect on April 1, 2025. This new scheme is intended to ensure that government employees receive a guaranteed pension upon retirement. Recently, there has been growing unease among government employees about the National Pension Scheme (NPS), commonly
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