What is the News? The Prime Minister will inaugurate the ‘Maitri Setu’ bridge between India and Bangladesh. About Maitri Setu: Constructed by: National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Maitri Setu is a bridge between India and Bangladesh. It is a 1.9 km long bridge over the Feni River. This bridge will connect Sabroom in… Continue reading PM to inaugurate “Maitri Setu Bridge”
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China’s plans for new dams on Brahmaputra River- Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the China’s plan for dams 3 Why is China developing dams on the Brahmaputra?4 About Brahmaputra river5 Importance of Brahmaputra to India6 Rules or statutes governing Brahmaputra water sharing7 Impacts of China’s Dams on India8 Challenges in bilateral Cooperation on dam construction9 Suggestions for India10 Conclusion Introduction The Chinese government’s new five-year plan(2021-2025)… Continue reading China’s plans for new dams on Brahmaputra River- Explained, Pointwise
China Approves Dam Building on “Brahmaputra River”
What is the news? Chinese Government approves dam-building on Brahmaputra river under its draft of the New Five year plan (2021-2025). What does the five-year plan provide? The New Five-year plan approves the dams to be built on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra river. The river is also known as Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet.… Continue reading China Approves Dam Building on “Brahmaputra River”
40 Scholars awarded under “India Science and Research Fellowship(ISRF) 2021”
What is the news? 40 scholars from 6 countries have been awarded under the India Science Research Fellowship(ISRF) Program 2021. About India Science Research Fellowship(ISRF) Program 2021: Launched by: the Department of Science and Technology(DST), Government of India in 2015. Purpose: Awarded scientists and researchers from neighboring countries are provided an opportunity to carry out… Continue reading 40 Scholars awarded under “India Science and Research Fellowship(ISRF) 2021”
Sri Lanka approved the “West Container Terminal” proposal
What is the News? The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a proposal to develop Colombo Port’s West Container Terminal(WCT) under a joint venture with India and Japan. Note: This proposal comes after Sri Lanka had pulled out of the 2019 tripartite agreement with India and Japan to develop the East Container Terminal(ECT). About the West… Continue reading Sri Lanka approved the “West Container Terminal” proposal
Ceasefire Agreements Between India and Pakistan
Synopsis: Recently India and Pakistan issued a joint statement to strictly observe the ceasefire agreements along the LoC and other sectors. This has significant implications for peaceful border management along LoC (J&K) and other sectors. Background There were around 5130 ceasefire violations in 2020 registered on either side of the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu… Continue reading Ceasefire Agreements Between India and Pakistan
Regional stability in South-Asia depends on India, Pakistan and China
Synopsis: If China, Pakistan and India can remain humble, then there is hope for better regional development and stability. Introduction Recently India and Pakistan have announced the strict observance of all ceasefire agreements along the Line of Control(LoC). On the other hand, India has also seen a de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control… Continue reading Regional stability in South-Asia depends on India, Pakistan and China
Pakistan Remains on FATF’s Grey list
Synopsis: Pakistan avoided the blacklist in the recent FATF meeting. However, it has to do more, to come out of the grey list of FATF. Introduction: The recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting has once again decided to keep Pakistan in their grey list of countries under “increased monitoring”. Further, the FATF ruled out the… Continue reading Pakistan Remains on FATF’s Grey list
Ceasefire between India and Pakistan: Prospects of strengthening bilateral relations
Synopsis: India and Pakistan have agreed to ceasefire along the Line of Control. But the further strengthening of relations will depend upon the security improvement in the region. Background Recently, India and Pakistan agreed to a “strict observance” of all agreements and cease-fire along the Line of Control. This statement was delivered by Director Generals of Military Operations of… Continue reading Ceasefire between India and Pakistan: Prospects of strengthening bilateral relations
Issue of ceasefire violation between India and Pakistan – Explained Pointwise
Recently India and Pakistan issued a joint statement to strictly observe all the agreements on a ceasefire along the LoC and other sectors. The joint statement aims to address each other’s core differences and concerns in the border areas. But controlling the ceasefire violations is not an easy task to achieve considering past issues and… Continue reading Issue of ceasefire violation between India and Pakistan – Explained Pointwise
