Daily News Analysis

Bab el-Mandeb

stylish_lining

Context: British maritime security agency UKMTO reported explosions late Tuesday near a cargo ship in the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which separates the Arabian Peninsula from the Horn of Africa.

About Bab al-Mandab Strait

  • It is a strait that connects the Red Sea (northwest) with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean (southeast).
  • It is located between Arabia (northeast) and Africa (southwest).
  • It is an important strategic connection in the marine commerce route connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
  • It is one of the world's most important seaborne commodity shipping routes, primarily for crude oil and petroleum.
  • Yemen borders it on the Arabian Peninsula, and Djibouti and Eritrea border it on the African coast.

Offshore Wind Energy

As India expands its wind energy capacity, reaching an estimated 51.3 GW by mid-2025, concerns are growing over the environmental impact, particularly on bird populations and marine biodiversity.
Share It

AI-Powered Public Service Delivery in India

India is increasingly embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform public service delivery, ensuring that services are not only more efficient but also more inclusive and accessible. From e
Share It

Transforming Northeast India

The Act East Policy has played a pivotal role in transforming Northeast India into a key gateway for Southeast Asia, improving the region's infrastructure, economic ties, and regional integration.
Share It

Child Adoption in India

India’s child adoption system faces a number of challenges, but there are ongoing efforts to improve the process. Adoption Statistics Total Adoptions (2024–25): 4,515 children
Share It

permanent settlement for displaced tribals

The discussions surrounding permanent settlement for displaced tribals in India bring into sharp focus the urgent need for a comprehensive and structured approach to address the multi-dimensional issu
Share It

Right to Information

The recent amendments to Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, via the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, have sparked significant debate regarding the balance b
Share It

India Creative Economy

India’s growing focus on fostering creativity and innovation, especially at the grassroots level, holds immense potential for driving the nation’s ambition to become a $5 trillion economy.
Share It

linguistic reorganisation of states

The linguistic reorganisation of states in India has been a pivotal chapter in the country's post-independence history. The debate on the divisive nature of linguistic-based state creation, recent
Share It

Indian Himalayan Region (IHR)

The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) is a critically important ecological, economic, and strategic zone, but it faces escalating threats due to unchecked development, unregulated tourism, and ecological
Share It

Newsletter Subscription


ACQ IAS
ACQ IAS