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A gathering storm Context: Rule of Law Index 2017-18 along with others such as the Amnesty International Annual Report 2017-18, indicates the serious erosion of international human rights law in recent times. About Rule of Law Index: The Report has been released by the World Justice Project It measures the extent to which 113 countries… Continue reading A gathering storm

It’s time to reimagine South Asia Context: India-China-Pakistan cooperation can transform the situation in South Asia Examples showing how India and Pakistan, which were part of a single socio-economic and cultural entity before 1947, have now completely drifted apart: There are no direct flights between New Delhi and Islamabad. The frequency of Delhi-Lahore and Mumbai-Karachi… Continue reading It’s time to reimagine South Asia

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%

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

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

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