Why in News? India continued to maintain its top position in enforcing internet shutdowns for the fifth consecutive year as per the report by Access Now and the KeepItOn coalition, which recorded 84 shutdowns in the country in 2022. What are the Highlights of the Report? Global scenario In 2022, a total of 187 internet shutdowns were documented across 35 … Read More
China’s motive behind setting up a new Dry Port in Kazakhstan
In Khorgos, located on the eastern border of Kazakhstan, China has acquired a dry port through investment. In this area, China’s shipping company, namely Cosco cargo, has now started carrying containers through trains. There is a possibility that this area will develop as a transport-hub in the future. This dry port will help China to reach European countries through one belt one … Read More
Facts and Explanations regarding Catalonia Referendum
Spain is a multi-community nation. Some regions of this country have maintained distinct entity on the basis of language, history etc. Catalonia is one of them. Recently this province grabbed political headlines for organizing a referendum for its independence from Spain. Where is Catalonia located? Catalonia is located on the northeastern parts of Spain, bordered by the Mediterranean and the … Read More