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China to proceed with Brahmaputra mega dam despite new concerns
China is proceeding with its plan to construct a massive hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo (Brahmaputra) River in Tibet, near the Indian border. Despite recent glacial collapses and environmental concerns, the project, designated as a priority in China's 15th Five-Year Plan, is moving forward.
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Must ReadIndia co-sponsors UNGA resolution to declare November 27 day against child marriage
The [United Nations General Assembly] (UNGA) has unanimously adopted a resolution, led by Sierra Leone and co-sponsored by India and around 70 other nations, designating November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. This aligns with India's domestic 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign, launched on November 27, 2024, which aims to eradicate child marriage in the country by 2030.
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Must ReadBihar govt. restricts CBI power; State nod mandatory to probe against its employees
The Government of Bihar has issued a notification making it mandatory for the [Central Bureau of Investigation] (CBI) to obtain prior consent from the State government before initiating investigations or taking action against public servants posted under the Bihar government. The CBI, however, retains the authority to act against Central Government employees and private individuals under the direct control of the Central Government without State permission.
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Must ReadIndia emerges as key diesel supplier to Europe as Russian, US flows falter
India has emerged as a crucial supplier of diesel to Europe, accounting for roughly 60% of the fuel transiting the [Bab-el-Mandeb] strait in August. This shift is driven by a combination of faltering Russian exports due to the ongoing conflict and [Ukrainian drone strikes], along with declining shipments from the US.
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Must ReadUN-backed proposed world map must depict J-K, Ladakh as per India's official map: MEA
India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution to promote equal-area cartographic representation (specifically showing Africa's true size) but clarified this does not endorse any specific political map. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) asserted that any UN-backed world map must depict the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh according to India's official map, rejecting any inaccurate representation.
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Must ReadEvery fourth Jan Dhan account inoperative; 5.72 crore have zero balance: RTI
An RTI response revealed that approximately 25% of the 59 crore accounts opened under the [Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana] (PMJDY) are currently inoperative, and over 5.72 crore have zero balances. While the scheme has successfully brought millions into the formal banking sector, amassing a combined balance of over ₹3.15 lakh crore, the high number of dormant accounts highlights ongoing challenges in translating access into active financial engagement, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
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Why is BRICS exploring cross-border payments? |Explained
The upcoming [BRICS] summit in New Delhi is set to explore mechanisms for facilitating cross-border payments among member nations. The focus is on linking digital payment systems like India's [Unified Payments Interface] (UPI) and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to bypass the traditional, costly, and dollar-dominated [SWIFT] system.
Read on The HinduDive Into Study NotesWhy is the Central Consumer Protection Authority racking down on ‘100%’ claims on food products? | Explained
The [Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)] and the [Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)] are cracking down on food companies making misleading '100%' claims on their packaging and advertisements. The regulatory action highlights that using '100%' as an exact numerical expression implies absolute purity, and companies cannot rely on fine-print ingredient lists or registered trademarks to excuse prominent, deceptive marketing.
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ImportantWhat’s the issue with the way Africa is shown on maps? | Explained
The [African Union] (AU) is officially endorsing the 'Correct the Map' campaign, which advocates for replacing the traditional Mercator projection map with alternatives like the Equal Earth map. The AU argues that the Mercator projection systematically distorts landmass sizes, inappropriately shrinking Africa while inflating the size of regions in the Global North, thereby contributing to centuries of symbolic and geopolitical marginalization.
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