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China hikes military budget by 8.1%

China hikes military budget by 8.1% Context: China has hiked its military budget by 8.1% China’s Defense Budget: China has hiked its defence budget by a hefty 8.1% over the previous year This has highlighted the country’s intent to build world-class armed forces. The total amount of spending would be $175 billion China has been… Continue reading China hikes military budget by 8.1%

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India, China step up engagement

India, China step up engagement Context: India and China are seeking to step up the pace in improving ties What are the upcoming engagements? The government will host Guo Yezhou, Vice- Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The dates have not been yet confirmed. Meeting to improve Trade imbalances:… Continue reading India, China step up engagement

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Must Read News Articles – October 27th, 2018

Archives GS 2 Proceed with caution A National Register of Citizens exercise in Tripura would open a Pandora’s box Touching base PM Modi’s visit to Japan should clarify the shared reading of a changing world order China, Japan pivot to new markets Faced with the threat of a trade war with the United States, China… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 27th, 2018

Innovations to combat ‘microfiber’ pollution

Innovations to combat ‘microfiber’ pollution Context: Innovators are coming up with solutions to combat microfiber pollution What is microfiber pollution? Once clothes reach a washing machine, the synthetic fabrics release tiny strands: so-called microfibers. Hundreds of thousands of microfibers are flushed down the drain. Many reach beaches and oceans where they can remain for hundreds… Continue reading Innovations to combat ‘microfiber’ pollution

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First U.S. LNG shipment to reach India from Louisiana facility this month

First U.S. LNG shipment to reach India from Louisiana facility this month Context: India will receive its first LNG import from the U.S. later in March Details: The sale purchase agreement was signed in December 2011 Under the terms of the agreement, GAIL would purchase approximately 3.5 million tonnes of LNG per year from Cheniere’s… Continue reading First U.S. LNG shipment to reach India from Louisiana facility this month

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India to join multilateral lender EBRD

India to join multilateral lender EBRD Context: India to join multilateral lender EBRD Introduction: European Bank of Reconstruction and Development shareholders approve its entry as 69th member. EBRD’s board of governors, which represents all the existing shareholders of the UK-based bank, voted in favour of India’s membership application last week Significance of this decision: This… Continue reading India to join multilateral lender EBRD

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