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What is Teesta Treaty?

July 1, 2024

In June 2023, when Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, paid a state visit to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that a technical team would go to Bangladesh to talk about how to protect and control the Teesta ..

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China’s ‘Five Principles’ of Foreign Policy

June 29, 2024

The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence were set up in 1954 in a deal between China and India. This year marks their 70th anniversary. The event will be held in Beijing and will be led by Prime Minister Li Qiang. ..

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Paraguay Becomes 100th Member of International Solar Alliance

June 27, 2024

Paraguay is the 100th country to become a full member of the International Solar Alliance. A formal ceremony was held in New Delhi to mark this important step in the growth of ISA. Fleming Raul Duarte, Paraguay’s ambassador to India, ..

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Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Major Energy Equity Challenges: WEF Report

June 26, 2024

The 14th version of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) report, “Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2024,” was released on June 19, 2024, in partnership with Accenture. This study shows how hard it is for Sub-Saharan Africa to get fair access to energy and how ..

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What is a Microschool?

June 25, 2024

The United States and the United Kingdom are where microschools have become more common. This change in educational preferences became clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. These small private schools have fewer students than regular classes so that each student can ..

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Russia – North Korea, New Defense Pact Deal

June 21, 2024

A huge deal was made when Russia’s President Vladimir Putin visited Pyongyang recently. Both countries agreed to provide “immediate military assistance if either nation faces armed aggression.” This event is a big change in the world’s politics, and it strengthens ..

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Who is Suhas Subramanyam?

June 20, 2024

Senator Suhas Subramanyam recently won the Democratic primary for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. He is the first Indian-American to win in this very tough field, which is a big deal. The current representative, Jennifer Wexton, who chose not to run ..

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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage – First in Southeast Asia

June 20, 2024

The Thai Senate recently approved the Marriage Equality Bill on June 18th, and it has the potential to make Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to permit marriages between people of the same gender. The lower house approved the ..

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