US President-elect Donald Trump on December 21 accused Panama of charging excessively for letting US ships use the Panama Canal. Trump threatened a US takeover of the canal if Panama did not comply.
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Phewa Dialogue
Recently, the Nepal and China governments launched the “Phewa Dialogue” series together as part of a collaborative effort to formulate regional prosperity and peace policies. The two-day initiative held in Pokhara derives its name from the famous lake there. The Read More …
Trump wants to buy Greenland
Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, has expressed an interest in buying Greenland. Key Points about Greenland United States’ Largest Land Purchases
USFDA recognizes tea (Camellia sinensis) as healthy beverage
The US Food and Drug Administration has recognised tea from the plant Camellia sinensis as a “healthy” beverage. This recognition aligns with the growing body of scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of tea. Key Highlights This significant development allows Read More …
India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023): Salient Features
The Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, released the India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023) on 21 December at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. Key Findings of ISFR 2023: Forest and Tree Cover: State-Wise Read More …
Next Generation DNA Sequencing Facility inaugurated at WII Dehradun
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated two state-of-the-art facilities at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun: the Advanced Facility for Pashmina Certification and the Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) Facility. Next-Generation DNA Sequencing Read More …
INS Nilgiri & INS Surat delivered to Indian Navy
The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has delivered two Capital warships, INS Nilgiri and INS Surat to the Indian Navy. The warships will now undergo sea trials. Both warships have been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, constructed Read More …
Kuwait bestows ‘The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer’ to PM Modi
Kuwait has bestowed its highest honour, the Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 December 2024. This was the 20th international honour given to Prime Minister Modi by a country. About Order of Mubarak Al Read More …
India’s first bio-bitumen-based National Highway
The Union Transport Minister inaugurated India’s First National Highway constructed using Bio- Bitumen material in Nagpur-Mansar Bypass project of National Highway 44 in Nagpur District. Key Highlights This eco-friendly road construction will reduce the cost of road construction, generate employment Read More …
Trade Receivables E-discounting System (TrEDs)
India’s Trade Receivables E-discounting System (TrEDs) platforms are drawing up plans to on-board as many as a million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) over the next couple of years. About TReDS TReDS is an online platform set up to Read More …
JPC on One Nation, One Election
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament PP Chaudhary was appointed the Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Election. Key Facts About the JPC on One Nation, One Election General Functions of a JPC
Preservation and restoration of Jahaz Haveli
Recently, the Punjab Assembly Speaker pledged support to the preservation and restoration of Jahaz Haveli in Fatehgarh Sahib, the residence of Diwan Todar Mal. Jahaz Haveli and Its Historical Significance Challenges in Preservation
Supreme Court expands the reach of NIA’s powers
The recent Supreme Court ruling significantly broadens the investigative powers of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (NIA Act). Key Powers of the NIA Significance of the Supreme Court Judgment
Gauhati HC reintroduced ban on buffalo and bulbul fights
In December 2024, the Gauhati High Court reintroduced a ban on traditional buffalo and bulbul (songbird) fights during Magh Bihu Assam. The court struck down a notification issued by the Assam government January 2024 which had attempted to revive these Read More …
‘Murder hornet’ eradicated from the U.S.
The Northern giant hornet, nicknamed the “murder hornet”, has been eradicated in the United States. The insect was first spotted in Washington state (US) near the Canadian border in 2019. Key points The northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) is the Read More …