News: Meta has announced Project Waterworth which is its most ambitious subsea cable project. About Project Waterworth Aim: The project aims to enhance global internet connectivity using AI and machine learning. Focus: It will focus on better cable deployment and maintenance for a more reliable internet. It will be the world’s longest and highest-capacity subsea… Continue reading Project Waterworth
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Indian express articles.
Sovereign Green Bonds in India
News: Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) are in the news because India has struggled to generate strong investor demand for them despite their potential to fund the country’s green transition. About Green Bonds Green bonds are debt instruments issued by governments, corporations, or multilateral banks to raise capital for projects that reduce emissions or enhance climate… Continue reading Sovereign Green Bonds in India
COMPACT Initiative
News: US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century. About COMPACT Initiative The US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) initiative aims to enhance defence collaboration, facilitate technology transfer, and boost bilateral… Continue reading COMPACT Initiative
Modi’s visit to Washington impacted India-US relations
Source: The post India’s Growing Influence in the Indian Ocean has been created, based on the article “Express View on Modi and Trump’s meeting: A promising future” published in “Indian Express” on 15th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting Context: The article… Continue reading Modi’s visit to Washington impacted India-US relations
TRUST Initiative
News: The India-US TRUST Initiative is a recent agreement between India and the United States to work together to secure the supply of critical minerals like lithium and rare earth elements (REEs), essential for advanced technologies, energy, and pharmaceutical production. About TRUST Initiative TRUST stands for: Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology. It is a partnership… Continue reading TRUST Initiative
India’s Growing Influence in the Indian Ocean
Source: The post India’s Growing Influence in the Indian Ocean has been created, based on the article “What India needs to do in the Indian Ocean” published in “Indian Express” on 15th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The… Continue reading India’s Growing Influence in the Indian Ocean
Concept of Tax Year
News: The concept of tax year is in the news because it is a key feature introduced in the new Income-Tax Bill, 2025 during the presentation of the Union Budget on February 1, 2025. About the Concept of Tax Year The ‘tax year’ is defined as a 12-month period starting from April 1 and ending… Continue reading Concept of Tax Year
India faces rising heatwave threats and challenges
Source: The post India faces rising heatwave threats and challenges has been created, based on the article “We need to tackle heatwaves with greater urgency” published in “Indian Express” on 14th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment and Disaster and disaster management. Context: The article talks about the rising heatwave threat in India… Continue reading India faces rising heatwave threats and challenges
Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025
News: The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 report highlighted that India registered at least 80,000 fatalities and nearly $180 billion in economic losses (inflation-adjusted) due to climate change-induced extreme weather events between 1993 and 2023. About Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 The Climate Risk Index (CRI) is an annual report published by the environmental organization… Continue reading Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025
Key Takeaways from PM Modi’s Visit to France
News: PM Modi co-chaired the AI Action Summit with French President Macron, focusing on open-source AI development, sustainability, and creating job opportunities through skilling. Key Takeaways from PM Modi’s Visit to France Strengthening Strategic Partnership: India and France reviewed the ‘Horizon 2047’ Roadmap, agreed in 2023, marking 25 years of their strategic partnership (since 1998).… Continue reading Key Takeaways from PM Modi’s Visit to France
