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Coastal security of India
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Coastal security of India

The security of Indian coasts is shouldered by the ‘Indian Navy’ and the ‘Indian Coast Guard’. Very few states like Gujarat have their marine police too. The Home Ministry is pondering over the idea of setting up a ‘Central Marine…
how can India become a superpower
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How can India become a superpower?

What/who is a superpower? According to Wikipedia, A superpower is a state with a dominant position characterized by its extensive ability to exert influence or project power on a global scale. This is done through the combined-means of economic, military,…
Syrian crisis
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Syrian crisis

How did it start? The Syrian Civil War started in March 2011. The demonstrations were similar to the demonstrations in other Arab countries. The citizens of Syria wanted their President Bashar-Al-Asad to resign, as his family has held the leadership…
China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
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CPEC

CPEC stands for ‘China Pakistan Economic Corridor‘. It is a very vital part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. For Pakistan, it is a huge developmental boost. Apart from trade benefits, China can maintain its presence in Central Asia as…
Political GD Topics

Referendums strengthen democracy

What is a referendum: Referendums are a public voting system through which the whole electorate participates in decision making on a particular policy through voting. Advantages of referendums:
  • It can be said that referendums are a direct form of democracy.