3 Things Brahmaputra dam project, reservation and religion, and HMPV
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Jan 6, 2025 
Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Affairs Editor at The Indian Express, discusses the ramifications of China's massive Brahmaputra dam project on India, highlighting geopolitical tensions and ecological concerns. Ajoy Sinha Karpuram, also from The Indian Express, delves into the intricate ties between reservation systems and religious identity in India, exploring legal challenges and recent rulings. Lastly, the conversation shifts to HMPV, a virus spreading in China with flu-like symptoms, raising health alerts for India.
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Brahmaputra Dam Project
- China plans to build the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet.
- This raises concerns for India, a downstream country.
India's Concerns
- India's concern about the dam is that China could control the water flow.
- This control could lead to flooding in border areas during hostilities.
New Counties
- China established two new counties in Aksai Chin, an area India claims.
- India protested, stating it doesn't accept China's illegal occupation.