Overview Objective: Transform Peru into a key commercial and port hub, bridging trade between South America and Asia. Ownership: Cosco Shipping, a Chinese state-owned enterprise, owns 60% of the project. Marks China’s first controlled port in South America. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Integral to China’s investments in Latin America, …

Geographical Details Tributary: A significant tributary of the Yamuna River. Source: Originates from the lower Shivalik ranges in Saharanpur District, Uttar Pradesh. Course: Travels ~400 km through the industrial belt of Western Uttar Pradesh. Merges with the Yamuna River in Noida. Main Tributaries: Kali (West) River Krishni River Dependence on …

Context: IIT Bombay has introduced AroTrack, an innovative portable device designed to detect harmful aromatic pollutants like phenol, benzene, and xylenols in water, offering a solution to increasing water pollution challenges. Key Features Biosensor Technology: Leverages proteins from pollution-adapted bacteria to identify and measure aromatic compounds in water. Detection Mechanism: …

Taxonomy: Belong to the order Hemiptera and superfamily Cicadoidea. Known as true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts and two pairs of wings. Life Cycle: Cicadas spend most of their lives underground, feeding on plant sap. Underground phase lasts 13–17 years for certain species. Emergence marks their adult stage, primarily for reproduction. …

Context As host of COP29, Azerbaijan faces global scrutiny for its heavy reliance on fossil fuels while advocating for climate action. This paradox highlights challenges in reconciling economic dependence on oil and gas with global calls for green energy transitions. Key Political Statements and Criticism Aliyev’s Defense: President Ilham Aliyev …

Context India’s growing agricultural exports, particularly tea and sugar, have significantly boosted economic growth but raised sustainability challenges. Millets are emerging as a potential sustainable alternative. India’s Agricultural Exports Growth: Agricultural exports increased from $8.7 billion in 2004-05 to $53.1 billion in 2022-23. Global Share: Contributed 2.4% to global agricultural …

Context At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni unveiled the Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 to deepen bilateral ties across diverse sectors. India-Italy Bilateral Relations High-Level Interactions: Regular meetings between heads of government, foreign ministers, and trade ministers during bilateral and …

Context The Government is considering revisiting the Safe Harbour provisions under Section 79 of the IT Act to create a more balanced and accountable digital ecosystem, in line with India’s “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision. Safe Harbour Clause Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000, offers intermediaries like social media platforms …