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It covers Nepal’s flood impact and cross-border tracking, India-China discussions on the LAC to reduce tensions, and Meta’s stricter child-safety safeguards for Instagram and Facebook, including time limits and age checks. It also provides exam-ready analysis on Himalayan glacial hazards, regional early-warning cooperation, India’s renewed Central Asia engagement, and BRICS’ expanding role, growth priorities, and upcoming 2026 summit.","28 AUGUST 2026  \nKEY HEADLINES  \n• Nepal’s ﬂood toll has risen to 389. Authorities are investigating the possible role of glacial lakes and related events, while India is assisting Nepal and tracking missing Indian nationals.  \n• India and China have discussed on each other’s stance on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to reduce tensions and prevent misunderstandings. Both sides agreed to address situations on the ground through existing diplomatic and military channels while strengthening communication mechanisms.  \nKEY EXAMPLES FOR EXAM  \n• The Meta has introduced stricter safeguards for users under  \n18, including a two-hour daily usage limit, a midnight-to-6 a.m. access block and tighter age checks. The measures seek to make Instagram and Facebook safer for children while addressing concerns over addictive design and harmful content recommendations. Cite while discussing responsible use of social media and child online safety.  \nKEY PERSPECTIVES FOR EXAM  \nAn editorial titled “Danger from above” in The Hindu discusses how climate change is increasing Himalayan glacial hazards and the need for stronger monitoring and regional cooperation. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• Rising temperatures are accelerating glacier retreat and the formation of unstable glacial lakes, increasing the risk of glacial lake outburst ﬂoods.  \n• This growing threat was evident in the 2023 South Lhonak Lake disaster in Sikkim, which aﬀected infrastructure and caused severe losses.  \n• Given the scale of the threat, India has identiﬁed nearly 7500 glacial lakes, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring of vulnerable water bodies.  \n• Therefore, early-warning systems must integrate weather, glacier and hydrological data to provide timely alerts and enable eﬀective disaster preparedness.  \n• At the same time, initiatives such as the South Asia Hydromet Forum can strengthen cross-border data sharing and forecasting, which are crucial for managing risks in a transboundary Himalayan ecosystem.  \n• Ultimately, protecting Himalayan communities requires shared early-warning systems, scientiﬁc monitoring and coordinated regional action.  \nAn article titled “India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood” by Pankaj Saran in The Hindu discusses how India’s renewed engagement with Central Asia can deepen its strategic presence and regional partnerships. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• The Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Uzbekistan, followed by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, signals renewed engagement with the Central Asia.  \n• Central Asia’s location between Russia and China makes it important for India’s strategic and foreign policy diversiﬁcation.  \n• To institutionalise this engagement, the India-Central Asia Dialogue provides a platform for strengthening regional cooperation and partnerships.  \n• Through this institutional mechanism, India can expand ties across trade, defence, natural resources, technology, culture, education, health and tourism.  \n• Moreover, Uzbekistan’s concerns over terrorism, particularly the Taliban, create convergence with India’s security interestsand provide scope for deeper security cooperation.  \n• In this context, the SCO, marking its 25th anniversary, oﬀers India a wider platform to advance connectivity, security and economic cooperation.  \nAn article titled “BRICS is now an engine of growth for the world”by Qin Jie in Indian Express discusses BRICS’ growing role in advancing cooperation among emerging economies. 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