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November 19 BUSINESS LINE : China mounted an online disinformation campaign following the May 2025 India-Pakistan border standoff to undermine sales of French Rafale fighter jets and to promote its own J-35 fighters, according to a report submitted to the US Congress by the US–China Economic and Security Review Commission. NEWS LINK
November 05 Introduction Have you ever wondered how we measure a country's economy? We use GDP, or Gross Domestic Product, which shows the total value of goods and services made in the whole country. But what if we zoom into smaller areas, like districts? That's where District Domestic Product (DDP) comes in. It's like GDP but for each district in a state or country. In India, DDP is gaining attention as a way to understand local economies better. This article explains what DDP is, if it's coming soon, its benefits, and why it...
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October 02 WHAT? Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country’s borders during a specific period — usually a quarter or a year. It measures the size and health of an economy and is widely used to compare countries, track economic progress, and guide government policy. “Gross” → calculated before deducting depreciation of machines, buildings, and other capital goods. “Domestic” → includes production by anyone within the...
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June 06 SUMMARY The article from The Financial Express, published on June 6, 2025, titled "China’s rare earth supply curb: 5 key sectors likely to be impacted," discusses the fallout from China’s export restrictions on rare earth elements (REEs) and their impact on global supply chains, particularly in India. China, which produces 60% of the world’s rare earths and controls 90% of global refining capacity, implemented these curbs in April 2025, largely in response to U.S. tariffs imposed by...
June 06 SUMMARY The article from The Hindu BusinessLine, published on June 6, 2025, titled "India set to amend laws for allowing overseas exploration of critical minerals with ₹5,600 crore war chest," details proposed amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 2023, to support India’s National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM). Key Points Proposed Amendments: India plans to amend the Mines and Minerals Act in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament to enable the...
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April 28 Mint - On Sunday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted a picture with Qiang and said, “We have known each other now for many years, since early Shanghai days.” Read more
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