Introduction Critical minerals are special natural resources that are very important for today’s world. They are used to make batteries, electric vehicles, mobile phones, computers, wind turbines and defence equipment. Important minerals include lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and rare earth elements. The United States is paying more attention to these minerals because it depends on […]
Why in News? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to computers, technology companies and research laboratories. It is becoming an important part of a country’s economy, national security, jobs and future development. On September 19, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an “AI czar” to oversee […]
Introduction On September 19, 2026, reporters from CNN, Politico and MS NOW were stopped from entering the White House after President Donald Trump announced restrictions on these media organisations. Trump said he took this step because he believed they were spreading what he called “fake news” and were unfairly reporting on his administration. The decision […]
Introduction Shreya is an Indian engineer who studied at Duke University and worked at Visa in the U.S. She is now planning to return to India and continue her career there. The proposed $100,000 fee made her chances of returning to the U.S. even more uncertain, so she has to reconsider her career plans. The […]
Introduction What Happened? Why Is the Attack Important? 1. Growing Militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2. Pakistan–Afghanistan Security Concerns 3. Impact on Internal Security 4. Religious Places and Civilian Safety Regional Implications Implications for India Way Forward Conclusion Deepak SrivastavaAbout the Author: Deepak Srivastava An author of World Affairs, International Relations, Global Politics, Public Policy and […]
Introduction What Happened? What Does It Reveal About the Changing Global Order? 1. Declining Consensus Among Major Powers 2. Rise of a More Multipolar International System 3. The Strategic Importance of the Veto 4. Iran as a Test Case for International Diplomacy 5. Challenges to Multilateralism Implications for India Way Forward Conclusion Deepak SrivastavaAbout the […]
Introduction Politics affects almost every part of our daily lives. From education and employment to taxation, infrastructure, technology and international relations, government decisions shape the opportunities and challenges faced by society. But political news often focuses only on what happened. A government announced a new policy. Parliament passed a bill. Two countries signed an agreement. […]