China Protests Dalai Lama Meeting U.S. Officials Context The meeting between the Dalai Lama and representatives of the “Central Tibetan Administration” (CTA) and visiting American official Uzra Zeya was denounced as an attempt to “interfere” in China’s “internal affairs” by China on Monday. The Dalai […]
What’s the India-U.S. initiative on future tech? Context : According to the iCET roadmap, India and the U.S. would collaborate on important and developing technologies in industries like semiconductors, wireless telephony, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. Points to Ponder: Areas of Focus for the Initiative: […]
HAP to take AI governance global Context : On May 19–21, 2023, Japan hosted the G-7 Summit, which took place in Hiroshima. To control artificial intelligence, the Hiroshima AI Process (HAP) was started by the leaders. The G-7 nations might advance towards a diverse regulatory […]
Stabilise The Line Of Actual Control Context: The media frequently reports on violations and confrontations between Indian and Chinese forces along the LAC, even though both nations spend a significant amount of money on improving their military infrastructure and defensive readiness as they station personnel, […]
Loophole Enables Oil Imports Context: The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air has released a data-driven study that reveals a loophole that allows the European Union (EU), the majority of G7 nations, and Australia to obtain oil from Russia indirectly via India and […]
India Gifts Patrol Vessel, And Landing Craft To Maldives Context: During his visit to the Maldives from May 1 to 3, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hand over a fast patrol vessel and a landing craft as a “gift” from India. Points to Ponder: During […]
Abhilash Tomy Scripts Maritime History Context: Commander Abhilash Tomy (retd) became the first Indian to finish the Golden Globe Race, coming second after spending 236 days alone at sea in his yacht Bayanat. Points to Ponder: Commander Abhilash Tomy (retd) became the first Indian to […]
West Asia Diplomacy Shifts Context: Arab countries and Syria have been seeking to repair their lost friendship in recent weeks. Jordan and Egypt recently dispatched Foreign Ministers to Damascus, marking their first high-level trips since the civil conflict began. Mr Assad visited the United Arab […]
The Olive Branch Effect Of The Beijing Accord Context: Just over a month after the Beijing Accord reestablished ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the regional landscape is filled with ministers and diplomats rushing from capital to capital to discuss plans to strengthen political and […]
Nepal Struggles To Strike A Balance Context: After holding the position personally for seven weeks, Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as “Prachanda,” elevated Narayan Prakash Saud, a member of the Nepali Congress, to the position of Foreign Minister on Sunday. Since he […]