Summary – More HIT than miss in India-Nepal ties

Important Events – Adoption of a new Constitution in 2015. Two rounds of elections have been held since 2015 - in 2017 and in November, 2022. Challenges in Indo-Nepal Ties – Political Instability in Nepal – Inability by any party to form a stable government Economic blockade in 2015 Green-shoots in Indo-Nepal Ties – During … Continue reading Summary – More HIT than miss in India-Nepal ties

Improvement in the World Bank Logistics Ranking

India improves in the logistics ranking of the World Bank by jumping 6 places to Rank 38 out of 139 countries in the 7th edition of Logistics Performance Index (LPI 2023). This is a strong indicator of India’s global positioning, with this development being powered by our Government’s laser focus on reforms for improving logistics … Continue reading Improvement in the World Bank Logistics Ranking

Open Source Seeds Movement: An Alternative to Corporate Control Over Agriculture

Introduction: The Open Source Seeds Movement is a growing movement that promotes the use of open-source seeds in agriculture. It aims to create a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system by providing farmers with access to a diverse range of seed varieties, free from the control of large corporations. Here are some key points … Continue reading Open Source Seeds Movement: An Alternative to Corporate Control Over Agriculture

Electrification of Indian Railways: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

The Indian Railways, which is one of the world's largest railway networks, has been making significant efforts towards electrification in recent years. Electrification of the railway network is not only cost-effective but also environmentally sustainable. However, there are several challenges that the Indian Railways faces in the electrification process. This blog explores the challenges in … Continue reading Electrification of Indian Railways: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

India and Australia’s Critical Minerals Investment Partnership: Driving Economic Growth and Sustainability

India and Australia have joined forces to create a new partnership aimed at driving economic growth and sustainability through critical minerals investment. The two countries have identified several areas of collaboration, including investment, trade, research, and development of critical minerals, which are essential for many industries, including clean energy, defence, and technology. What are critical … Continue reading India and Australia’s Critical Minerals Investment Partnership: Driving Economic Growth and Sustainability

Breaking India’s Dependency on Edible Oil Imports: Strategies for Self-Sufficiency

India, with its growing population and increasing demand for food, has become one of the world's largest importers of edible oils. In 2020, India imported around 13 million tonnes of edible oils, which was valued at around $8.4 billion. This dependence on imports has not only affected India's economy but also its food security, as … Continue reading Breaking India’s Dependency on Edible Oil Imports: Strategies for Self-Sufficiency

India’s Ambition to Become a Global Semiconductor Hub

Semiconductor chips are the backbone of the modern digital world, powering everything from smartphones to self-driving cars. India's growing digital economy has created a demand for these chips, which is expected to rise exponentially in the coming years. However, India's dependence on imports for semiconductor chips has made it vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions. … Continue reading India’s Ambition to Become a Global Semiconductor Hub

Best Practices adopted by Coal PSUs for Sustainable Coal Mining

The best practices adopted by Coal PSUs for sustainable coal mining are as below: Bio-reclamation / Plantation: Coal PSUs have been making constant and sincere efforts to minimize the footprints of coal mining through sustained reclamation and afforestation of areas in and around coal mines. Coal PSUs have brought about 8,090 Ha by planting about 180.30 … Continue reading Best Practices adopted by Coal PSUs for Sustainable Coal Mining

Caste Based Census – Issues, History & Impact

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4kvwLVGR0M बिहार में जाति आधारित जनगणना का कार्य शुरू हो गया है। दो चरणों में जातीय जनगणना की जाएगी। पहला चरण 7 जनवरी से 21 जनवरी तक चलेगी। इसके बाद दूसरा चरण एक अप्रैल 2023 से 30 अप्रैल 2023 तक चलेगा। 21 जनवरी 2023 तक सभी घरों की गिनती कर ली जाएगी। इस दौरान हर … Continue reading Caste Based Census – Issues, History & Impact

Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis

India is committed to eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target through mission mode, multi partner, multi sector & targeted drive. Learning from the wide experience of the country in elimination of other diseases, the government has come up with a renewed five-pronged strategy for elimination of LF. The five … Continue reading Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis