A scientific report flags instability at Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, citing seepage, deformation, and rising seismic activity near its saddle dam. The risk of catastrophic failure shifts Nile tensions from water sharing to dam safety, demanding urgent transparency, joint monitoring, and international cooperation to protect downstream nations.
Click to View MoreThe Strait of Hormuz is vital for India’s energy security. Any conflict disrupting supplies would spike oil prices, widen the current account deficit, raise inflation, and hurt key sectors. India responds by diversifying imports, boosting reserves, securing sea lanes, and advancing INSTC and Chabahar connectivity.
Click to View MoreThe government has paused the rice fortification scheme after an IIT Kharagpur study found nutrient loss during storage. Critics say universal fortification ignores anemia’s complex causes, risks groups like Thalassemia patients, and sidelines dietary diversity. The pause enables targeted, evidence-based, and nutrition-focused interventions.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court termed tribunals a “mess,” citing executive control, vacancies, and weak accountability. Created under Articles 323A and 323B for speedy justice, they face backlogs and compromised independence. Establishing an independent National Tribunals Commission is crucial for credibility and efficiency.
Click to View MoreBrazil’s President’s February 2026 visit strengthened the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership, advancing Global South leadership. Outcomes include a digital AI partnership, a USD 30 billion trade target by 2030, and cooperation on critical minerals and Scorpene submarines. Overcoming distance and Chinese influence requires diversified trade and deeper defence collaboration.
Click to View MoreThe NALSA SAMVAD Scheme 2025 strengthens access to justice for STs, PVTGs, and DNTs under Article 39A by using local para legal volunteers, Tele Law 2.0, and doorstep outreach to address land alienation and incarceration, though funding gaps and legal aid quality remain key challenges.
Click to View MoreThe AI surge offers the Global South a chance to shift from data suppliers to agenda setters, avoiding digital colonization. India’s IndiaAI Mission and Digital Public Infrastructure model inclusive innovation. Despite compute gaps and talent drain, regional coalitions, sovereign AI, and ethical governance can drive equitable growth.
Click to View MoreThe expiry of the New START Treaty between United States and Russia risks ending nuclear restraint, eroding transparency and weakening the NPT. China’s refusal to join talks adds complexity, while India may face pressure to reassess credible minimum deterrence, highlighting the need for multilateral risk-reduction frameworks.
Click to View MoreThe February 2026 energy dialogue between India and Bhutan focused on operationalising Punatsangchhu and Sankosh hydropower projects. It marked a shift toward integrated grid partnership, addressing energy deficits, debt risks, and geopolitics, with a 2040 roadmap stressing solar diversification.
Click to View MoreThe February 2026 trade deal between India and the United States cut tariffs to boost textiles and pharmaceuticals, benefiting hubs like Tiruppur. In return, India pledged reduced Russia energy imports, raising concerns over strategic autonomy and persistent steel tariff barriers.
Click to View MoreThe proposal to classify village commons as a distinct land-use category aims to protect vital shared resources covering 15% of India’s land. These commons support livelihoods and biodiversity but face degradation. Legal recognition, stronger local governance, and community participation are crucial for sustainable management and long-term rural resilience.
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