Himalayas under the Dominance of Climate Change
challenges that sensitive hilly areas have to face resulting in the rise of natural disasters becoming an area of extensive research and have gained the attention worldwide
Category Policy Update
National Curriculum Framework, 2022: A far-fetched dream?
The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) is a significant document that provides a roadmap for children's education in India.
Anti-Doping Bill 2022
The National Anti-Doping Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 17 2021. After being referred to the Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports for recommendation on March 23 2022, the bill was finally passed in the lower house on July 22, 2022, and in the upper house on August 03, 2022.
Indian Agricultural Evolution: From Neem-Coated Urea to PM Pranam
This article sheds light on the detrimental impact of fertilisers on Indian agriculture, examining the escalating consumption and burgeoning government subsidies that strain the national exchequer. The role of the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme in promoting the indiscriminate use of chemical fertilisers is explored.
De-Dollarization: Unveiling India’s Growing Influence in Global Trade
De-dollarization, a term relatively unfamiliar until the early 21st century, refers to the gradual move away from the US dollar as the global reserve currency. The term encapsulates the efforts of several nations aiming to reduce their dependency on the dollar for international trade and financial transactions. Simultaneously, it involves a shift towards other currencies or the creation of new payment mechanisms independent of the dollar. The journey of de-dollarization offers a variety of implications for different nations, with India's role in the global currency trade taking a unique stance.
India’s Path to Net-Zero Emissions: The Role of the International Solar Alliance
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an initiative that was launched during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris in 2015. It was jointly founded by India and France with the aim of promoting solar energy deployment and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The ISA seeks to address the challenges of climate change and sustainable development by mobilizing resources, fostering technology transfer, and facilitating collaboration among solar-rich countries. The alliance focuses on harnessing solar power through the deployment of solar projects, sharing best practices, and developing innovative financing mechanisms.
Pathways to Amrit Kaal: “Envisioning and Realising a New Future for Indian Cities”
The vision of Amrit Kaal, which would represent an empowered and inclusive economy, was detailed in the Union Budget 2023–24 that was delivered to the Parliament on February 1, 2023 by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs. She stated, “We envision a prosperous and inclusive India, in which the fruits of development reach all regions and citizens, especially our youth, women, farmers, OBCs, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes”.