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India’s Deep Tech Fund of Funds (2025): Catalyzing Innovation in Emerging Technologies

The Indian government launched a ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds in Union Budget 2025 to concentrate on deep-tech startups as part of its mission to enhance sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, biotechnology and semiconductors. This program seeks to establish India as a worldwide frontier technology leader through the provision of initial stage funding and innovation networks development. 

India’s GDP growth: Examining the discrepancies and methodologies

GDP numbers released in the Press Note dated February 28, 2025 (henceforth referred to as ‘the document’) present four sets of data. They pertain to: (a) Quarterly Estimates of GDP for Q3 (October-December) of 2024-25; (b) Advance Estimates of Annual GDP for 2024-25;(c) First Revised Estimates (RE) of GDP and macro aggregates for 2023-24; and (d) Second Revised Estimates or Final Estimates (FE) for 2022-23.

Aajeevika- National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), 2011

Back in June 2011, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, launched the Aajeevika- Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). It is one of the flagship programs to alleviate poverty, which aims to reduce poverty by enabling poor households to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities, resulting in sustainable and diversified livelihood options for the poor.

Spoilers and Showdowns: What Sudan’s War Teaches Us About Modern Civil Conflicts

When Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, erupted into war in April 2023, the world watched with grim déjà vu. Another peace deal crumbled, and another country plunged into civil conflict. But the story of Sudan’s war isn’t just one of chaos but also of strategy. The violence, as horrifying as it has been, isn’t random. It’s part of a calculated playbook used by factions worldwide to win power by derailing peace and showcasing dominance.

Sustainability Meets Strategy: India’s Foreign Policy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

India has steadily aligned its foreign policy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing its role not only as a rising power but also as a responsible global partner. From climate diplomacy to development partnerships, India’s international engagements now increasingly reflect a conscious integration of sustainable development objectives.

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