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Life Science

Boost to University Interdisciplinary Life Science Departments: DBT-BUILDER

The DBT-BUILDER programme, launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, is a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening and modernizing life science education and research infrastructure in Indian universities. Recognizing that universities are critical hubs for capacity building, BUILDER provides financial and infrastructural support to create interdisciplinary departments in life sciences, thereby encouraging innovation and collaborative research.

Biotechnology

Part of Biotechnology Sector Growth Strategy (2021–2025)

The Biotechnology Sector Growth Strategy (2021–2025) was launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India established in 1986 with the vision to transform India into a global bio-manufacturing and innovation hub. This strategy is aligned with the national target of building a USD 150 billion bioeconomy by 2025.

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India-EU Green Hydrogen Trade Potential: Tracing the Road to a Sustainable Energy Trade

Green hydrogen is hydrogen gas produced using renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or hydropower through a process called electrolysis and is increasingly seen as a key solution for reducing global carbon emissions, especially in sectors that are hard to decarbonise, such as steel, fertilizers, and shipping.

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Beyond Tariffs:How the US-India Trade War Reshapes Global Alliances

President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this month, imposing an additional 25% tariff on India for its imports from Russia, thereby raising the total tariff level to 50%. This World Trade Organization (WTO)-inconsistent tariff, whose implementation was notified by the Trump administration on Tuesday, is going to heavily affect India’s $48.2-billion merchandise exports to the US. The merchandise exports account for almost 60% of India’s export to the US. The US has already raised the tariffs for all other trade partners with a variation between 10% to 50%.

Support

Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund Skill Support for Widows – 2025

When a husband dies due to an accident, natural causes or illness, widows of ex-servicemen (ESM) are left in financial distress and social isolation. To support these women, RMEWF launched a scheme in August 2023 to provide financial assistance for vocational training. This scheme under the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) is for widows of ESM up to the rank of Havildar or equivalent in the Army, Navy or Air Force.

Unauthorised

Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies Awas Adhikar Yojna (PM-UDAY) – 2019

Unregulated and accelerated urbanization has fueled the expansion of unauthorised colonies, particularly in major metropolitan areas. The issue is especially pronounced in Delhi, where large numbers of migrants have settled over the years without access to formal housing options. The significant consequences faced by residents living in unauthorised colonies: they do not own the land on which they live, and they cannot legally transfer it; and the service provisioning is usually insufficient. Nearly one-third of Delhi’s population resides in such colonies, which are deprived of civic amenities and secure tenure.  

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Assessing India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: Policy Implications and Future Outlook

India is a rapidly digitalising  state with over 954.40 million users. The reach of internet services is immense, with various sectors like healthcare, banking, education and finance adopting the digital platforms to dispense their services.

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