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30 years of Indo-Russian Friendship Treaty 1993

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations   Source: HT   Direction: The article highlights the major dimensions of India-Russia relations to mark the 30th anniversary of the Indo-Russian Friendship Treaty of 1993   Context: The Russian ambassador expressed doubt about the US’s reliability as a partner for India and emphasized the trusted relationship between Russia …

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Municipal Mess – From MCD to BMC, paralysis of urban local bodies undermines local governance and democracy

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein   Source: ToI  Context: For the third time in a month the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) failed to elect its mayor after AAP and BJP councillors again engaged in a row over the election process.   Background: This …

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