18 JULY NEWSPAPER NOTES R2R NEWSPAPER NOTES 1. Stepping Stone: The Gaganyaan Mission Gaganyaan Mission Progress: Crew Selection: Four Indian astronauts, including Shubhanshu Shukla, completed international mission training in Russia. First Crewed Flight: India's first batch of astronauts is slated f...
17 JULY NEWSPAPER NOTES R2R NEWSPAPER NOTES 1. Rethinking Reinforced One-Front War Concept India's Geopolitical Strategy: Concerns: India worries about the deep-seated security partnership between China and Pakistan. Proposed Solution: A "reinforced one-front war" scenario against China, even if Pak...
16 JULY NEWSPAPER NOTES R2R NEWSPAPER NOTES 1. "SCO Shouldn't Compromise on Terrorism: Jaishankar" India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting that terrorism is a significant threat and SCO members should not compromise on it. He hi...
15 JULY NEWSPAPER NOTES R2R NEWSPAPER NOTES 1. India, China must move forward on de-escalation, Jaishankar tells Wang Key Event: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Core Message: Jaishankar emphasized the need for India and China to move forw...
14 JULY NEWSPAPER NOTES R2R NEWSPAPER NOTES 1. Secularism - Implicit From Day One, Explicit in 1976 Definition of Secularism: India's secularism is distinct from the Western concept, emphasizing (equal respect for all religions) rather than strict separation of church and state. Historical Context: ...