Correct Answer D) USA

India is set to establish its first national security semiconductor fab plant in partnership with the USA. Aptly named ‘Shakti’, the fab will be located in Kolkata and will concentrate on producing infrared, gallium nitride, and silicon carbide semiconductors.
The fab becomes not only India's first, but one of the world's first multi-material fab for national security.

India’s rise in the Asia Power Index 2024 places it among the top 3 most powerful nations
Fueled by rapid economic growth, immense future potential, and increasing cultural influence, India now stands as a global powerhouse, solidifying its position among the world’s leading nations.

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞!

From 81st in 2015 to 39th in 2024 on the Global Innovation Index, India's innovation journey is remarkable. Leading the way in innovation output too, with a strong 33rd rank.

🔆Important Supreme Court Judgements

✅A.K. Gopalan Case (1950)
✅Romesh Thapar Case (1950)
✅Shankari Prasad Case (1951)
✅Berubari Union case (1960)
✅Kedar Nath Singh vs State Of Bihar (1962)
✅Golaknath case (1967)
✅Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
✅Indira  Gandhi v. Raj Narain case (1975)
✅Habeas Corpus Case (1976 )
✅Maneka Gandhi case (1978)
✅Minerva Mills case (1980)
✅Waman Rao Case (1981)
✅Shah Bano Begum case (1985)
✅MC Mehta and Union Of India (1986)
✅Mohini Jain vs State of Karnataka (1989)
✅Indra Sawhney and Union of India (1992)
✅S. R. Bommai case (1994)
✅Vishaka and State of Rajasthan (1997)
✅Samatha and State of Andhra Pradesh (1997)
✅L Chandra Kumar Case (1997)
✅Lily Thomas v Union of India (2000)
✅I.R Coelho and State of Tamil Nadu 2007
✅Pedophilia case (2011)
✅Aruna Shanbaug Case (2011)
✅NOTA judgement (2013)
✅Lily Thomas and Union Of India (2013)
✅Nirbhaya Case (2014)
✅National Legal Services Authority and Union of India (2014)
✅Triple Talaq Judgement (2016)
✅Right To Privacy (2017)
✅Puttuswamy Case (2017)
✅Repealing Section 377 (2018)
✅Public Interest Foundation v. Union of India (2018)

GlobE Network

➕ What it is: 
● The GlobE Network (Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities) was launched in  2021 during a UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption (UNGASS) under the G20 framework.

➕ Key Features:
●  Global Cooperation: Facilitates exchange of best practices and criminal intelligence across 121 member countries and 219 authorities.
●  Anti-Corruption Focus: Helps nations recover stolen assets and addresses corruption effectively through collaboration.   
● India's Role: In 2024, India was elected to the steering committee, represented by the Ministry of Home Affairs with the CBI and Enforcement Directorate as key authorities.

➕ Why It Matters:
●  Global Impact: Strengthens international efforts against corruption and aligns with India's global leadership, especially post its G20 presidency in 2023.