About ASEAN The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, is a regional & intergovernmental organisation of 10 countries of southeast Asia. ASEAN was established in 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration). Its …
Why in News: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has restricted public entry into the 11th century Lingaraj Temple after priests tested positive for the novel coronavirus. About the temple Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one …
NEWS In the post-pandemic period, developing economies should rise to meet the U.S.-led liberal hegemonic world order. CONTEXT According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the overall estimate of China’s military budget at $230 billion. This indicates the intentions …
Ken River The Ken River is tributary of River Yamuna and flows through Bundelkhand region. It flows between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The river originates near the village of Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of Kaimur Range in the …
What’s in the news? The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change. The agreement was reached by U.S. special envoy for climate John Kerry and his …