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Nepal helps Bhutan strengthen quake preparedness with support from PM Modi-backed coalition
Nepal provided technical support for a full-scale earthquake simulation in Bhutan’s capital to test the Thimphu Earthquake Contingency Plan, including coordination among authorities, hospitals, and responders. The exercise was facilitated with support from India-conceptualised and Modi-launched CDRI to strengthen disaster-resilient infrastructure and preparedness.
EnvironmentGS-I: —GS-II: Disaster management (preparedness, coordination) in international contextGS-III: Infrastructure resilience and disaster risk reduction (DRR)The Hindu · International
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Sri Lanka to table contentious Bill extending judges’ retirement age
Sri Lanka’s government plans to table the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill to raise the retirement ages of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges, citing backlog reduction. Critics argue it may undermine judicial independence.
PolityGS-II: Separation of powers; Judiciary—independence and constitutional provisionsGS-II: International relations—regional developments and governance modelsThe Hindu · International
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What do the latest White House allegations mean for India? | Explained
The White House has released allegations and a report accusing India (and other countries) of enabling China to evade US tariffs through transshipment. The piece explains the context, diplomatic/economic implications, and how such trade claims can affect India’s external trade posture.
International RelationsGS-II: India-US relations; trade disputes and diplomacyGS-III: International trade and tariffs; economic sanctions/non-tariff measuresThe Hindu · Business
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Government sets LPG production targets for refiners; Reliance gets largest quota
The government has set maximum LPG production targets for 21 refineries and upstream companies to create a domestic supply buffer. Reliance has the largest quota, aiming to reduce vulnerability from import disruptions such as those affecting supplies through West Asia sea lanes.
EconomyGS-II: Supply-side preparedness and energy security (resilience to import disruptions)GS-III: Petroleum and Natural Gas—production targets, LPG supply management, import dependenceThe Hindu · Business
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Meta ramps up censorship of protest, political reels
Meta/Instagram appears to be removing or throttling political/protest content in India after meetings with the Union government, citing IT Rules, 2021. The move has raised free-speech and algorithmic amplification concerns ahead of youth protests.
PolityGS-II: Rights and protections; media freedom and limits under constitutional moralityGS-II: Government regulation of digital platforms; IT Rules, 2021; accountability of social mediaGS-II: Role of executive in regulating information and speechThe Hindu · Sci-Tech
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