International

What is India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)?

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What is India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)?

On Sept 09, 2023, at the G-20 summit in New Delhi, PM Modi talked about an MOU on the principles of an India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). It will increase connectivity and economic development between Asia, the Arabian Gulf and Europe. Also, it will be an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative or OBOR, … Read more

Chandrayaan-3 vs Russia’s Luna-25: Racing to the Moon’s Southern Frontier

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Chandrayaan-3 vs Russia's Luna-25

Like Chandrayaan-3, Russia is also preparing for a soft landing on the moon’s south pole. Russia’s space agency Roscosmos has launched the Luna-25 (Luna-Glob lander) mission for this. Launching took place from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on Aug 11, 2023, at 4:40 am IST. It is Russia’s 1st lunar probe since 1976. It is possible that … Read more