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India and China are two of the oldest civilizations. They were and remain the two most populous countries. For Europeans, they were sources of immense wealth and wisdom right up to the eighteenth century. The development and global standing of China has seen significant trajectories over the past decades. It can be summarized under the followin ECONOMIC STRENGTH OF CHINA At present, China is the world's largest manufacturing economy and exporter of goods, the world's fastest-growing consumer market and second-largest importer of goods. There are concerns that China may overtake US as the world’s leading economy. China is the second‐largest economy in the world—trailing only the United States. In 2021, its GDP was about $17.7 trillion compared to about $23.3 trillion for the United States. China accounted for 19% of the global economy in 2022 in PPP terms, and around 18% in nominal terms in 2022. The World Bank has projected GDP growth to be 5.1 percent in 2023. Its BRI project

Introduction: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has vowed to make the state drug-free by the next Independence Day, but the reality on the ground is far from promising. Despite the efforts of the state government's anti-drug special task force (STF), the state has not been able to achieve significant results in curbing substance abuse and drug overdose deaths. Drug overdose deaths in Punjab have skyrocketed since the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) came to power in March 2022. The AAP government has pledged to address the issue of drug addiction in Punjab. They have announced plans to increase the number of treatment centres in the state and make treatment more affordable. However, it remains to be seen whether these measures will be sufficient to curb the rising number of drug overdose deaths in the state. Data of Punjab police: The recent examination of Punjab Police records show a significant rise in the number of drug overdose deaths since the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took control of the

Upon the culmination of his legal education, Mahatma Gandhi embarked on a tumultuous journey in search of professional opportunities as a lawyer. The year was 1893 when he received an offer that would significantly alter the trajectory of his life. This proposition came from Dada Abdullah, a prominent figure in the shipping business, who sought Gandhi's legal counsel to assist his cousin in South Africa. Accepting this invitation, Gandhi set sail for South Africa, unknowingly embarking on a transformative odyssey that would shape his future political career. During his sojourn in South Africa, Gandhi was subjected to a harrowing ordeal, facing not only the challenges of practicing law but also enduring the relentless, dehumanizing humiliations inflicted upon him as a result of deeply ingrained racial discrimination. It was in this crucible of adversity that Gandhi's convictions were forged, and his determination to fight against racial injustice kindled the fires of his burgeon

•  * Earnings: $16 billion from freight transportation. •  * Ambition: Increase freight share to 45% of the economy, boosting GDP by 1.5%. •  * Progress: 18% jump in freight loading compared to the previous year (until December 2021). •  *  Future outlook : Seen as a key driver of India's economic growth. •  * Infrastructure improvement: 5x increase in capital spending compared to 2014, aiming for full electrification by 2023. •  * Long-term goal: Transform into a modern railway system with a significantly larger share of freight transportation.     Indian Railways See Passenger Traffic Lag Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels: * Despite having 58,580 lakh passengers in 2022-23, Indian Railways still haven't recovered from the pandemic's impact. * Compared to pre-pandemic figures (2019-20), passenger bookings are down by a significant 24%. * This lag is evident since February 2022, with over 18,150 lakh fewer passengers using train services compared to the same period in 2019-20. * H

Asymmetrical federalism, with its inherent flexibility and recognition of diverse needs, presents a promising approach to governance in a postmodern context. By embracing both de facto and de jure asymmetries, it has demonstrated its ability to address the challenges of regional diversity and maintain national unity. In the case of India, asymmetrical federalism has effectively countered concerns of secessionism, demonstrating its normative value in upholding national cohesion. The system's adaptability and responsiveness to the unique circumstances of different federative units make it a compelling model for managing diverse societies in a globalized world. Indian federalism is characterized by a flexible approach that recognizes the unique needs and circumstances of different federative units. This flexibility is manifested in both de facto and de jure asymmetries in the construction of the federation. De facto asymmetries arise from the practical application of federalism, while