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While the Mekong has historically faced threats from dams and plastic, the new “existential threat” is toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines. Impact Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, is a global agricultural powerhouse. The pollution of the Mekong Basin threatens the entire food chain: Geopolitical & Administrative Hurdles The Mekong River Feature Details Origin Tibetan […]
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The Union Labour Ministry has directed all states to ensure that industries, mines, and construction companies implement the following: Health and Emergency Support Vulnerable Groups in Focus The advisory places a special emphasis on “high-risk” workers who form the backbone of the informal economy: The Macro Context: Why This Matters Now The “Productivity Loss” Warning:
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The UAE officially announced it will leave OPEC and the wider OPEC+ group effective May 1, 2026. Drivers Behind the Exit Beyond the official “economic vision,” several underlying factors contributed to this divorce: Impact on Global Oil Markets Implications for India India, as the world’s third-largest oil consumer, is a major stakeholder in this development:
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On April 26, 2026, the six-month U.S. sanctions waiver granted to India for the Chabahar port project officially lapsed. India’s “Tactical Recalibration” Strategy Rather than a permanent exit, the Ministry of External Affairs is exploring a “Tactical Work-around”: Strategic Importance of Chabahar for India Impact of U.S. Sanctions on India’s Autonomy The lapse of the
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The total prohibition on the manufacture, trade, storage, and consumption of alcohol was implemented by the Government of Bihar in April 2016. Since we are in April 2026, the policy has officially marked its tenth anniversary. Since the ban was implemented on April 1, 2016, over 17.18 lakh people have been arrested. Constitutional & Legal
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled for a two-day tour of Ladakh starting April 30, 2026. This is his first visit since the massive street protests of 2025. The Four Pillars of Ladakh’s Demands Since the abrogation of Article 370 and the creation of the UT in 2019, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and
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