The Gujral Doctrine, articulated by India's former Prime Minister I.K. Gujral in the late 1990s, is a foreign policy framework aimed at fostering friendly relations with India’s neighboring countries. Its core principle is that India, as the largest country in South Asia, should extend non-reciprocal concessions to its smaller neighbors, without expecting equal returns. The doctrine emphasizes mutual cooperation, peaceful resolution of disputes, and non-interference in domestic affairs, promoting trust and stability in the region. It was particularly effective in improving relations with countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal during Gujral’s tenure

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An article from Yesterday Newspaper 📰 imp for International Relations

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1️⃣. As of August 2024, Gujarat leads the States in terms of installed rooftop solar capacity with 4,195 MW, followed by Maharashtra at 2,487 MW, and Rajasthan at 1,269 MW.

2️⃣. Data reveal that from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023, around 7.4 lakh people lost their homes as a result of State driven demolitions.

💥The scale and pace of these evictions reached unprecedented levels in 2023, with 5,15,752 people evicted and 1,07,449 homes demolished across the country

3️⃣. India with its economic
growth and leadership of the Global South deserves a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said.

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Biodiversity Conservation: Mangroves provide a unique habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species, serving as breeding, nursery, and feeding grounds for numerous marine and terrestrial organisms.

For example, sundarban hosts the Royal Bengal tiger, Irrawady Dolphin, Rhesus macaque,


Coastal Protection: Mangroves act as natural buffers against coastal erosion, storm surges, and tsunamis.
Their dense root systems and tangled network of prop roots stabilize shorelines and reduce the impact of waves and currents.


During hurricanes and cyclones, mangroves can absorb and dissipate a significant amount of energy, protecting inland areas and human settlements from devastating damage.


Carbon Sequestration: Mangroves are highly efficient carbon sinks, of fragile coastal ecosystems.
activities, which can promote sustainable economic growth for local communities.

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Helene post tropical cyclone in Florida USA #GS3 #mains #data

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