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Neuralink
Theme:- In January 2024, Elon Musk’s Neuralink startup implanted a chip named ‘Telepathy’ inside a human brain for the first time. It is announced that the patient is recovering well.
- The Neuralink project was started in
Red Sea crisis
Theme:- Since November 2023, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking commercial container ships in the Red Sea to express their support for Palestinians. The US announced a new naval task force to ensure security in this region. Since then, the
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
Theme:- In November 2023, Russia revoked its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
- The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) is an agreement between countries to stop all nuclear explosions.
India-Canada Relations
Theme:- On September 19, 2023, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Khalistan extremist. The allegations have not been proven true. Canada has not released any evidence
India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC)
What is the IMEC?- The India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) is a proposed transnational transportation and trade corridor connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe. The corridor plans to build transportation routes through land and sea, linking major commercial hubs in