Context: West Asia has long been a region of strategic importance, not only due to its vast oil reserves but also due to its complex socio-political dynamics, historical legacies, and religious divides. For India, the region is crucial for energy security, trade relations, and the welfare of its large diaspora. However, the region is also…
Introduction The International Day for the Total Elimination of nuclear weapons emphasizes global disarmament efforts. The Treaty on the Prohibition of nuclear weapons (TPNW), which came into effect in 2021, aims to entirely ban the use, development, and possession of nuclear weapons. India, a nuclear power outside the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), plays a critical role…
Background of Israel-Lebanon Wars Historical Conflicts: The Israel-Lebanon conflict has seen multiple wars and clashes, with the 1982 Lebanon War and the 2006 Lebanon War being the most significant. Role of Hezbollah: Hezbollah, a Shiite militant group backed by Iran, has played a central role in this conflict. Formed in the 1980s, Hezbollah emerged as…
Introduction The concept of One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposes holding simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and possibly local bodies, across the country. The Union Government’s recent steps, including the formation of a high-level committee under former President Ram Nath Kovind, have brought this proposal into focus once again. While the concept…
Why in News? THE BOMBAY High Court on Friday struck down as unconstitutional a key provision of the amended Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021 which empowered the government to identify “fake news” on social media platforms through a “Fact Check Unit” (FCU). Friday’s ruling will have a larger impact on FCUs that even some states…
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