Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on January 5, 2015. In a short span, the programme has evolved to be world’s largest […]
Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All
Preparation for and Partnership Against Epidemics
27th December marks the second International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. It was on this day in 2020 that the United Nations General Assembly advocated the importance of the prevention of, preparation for […]
India’s Investment in Renewables
At COP 21, as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), India had committed to achieving 40% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil energy sources by 2030. The country has achieved […]
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope – 4 Important Points
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is expected to unveil many secrets of the universe, particularly those related to the formation of stars and galaxies in the early period — the first […]
Suspension of Internet Services: Regulating the Ban
The Standing Committee on communications and information technology, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, submitted its report on the suspension of internet services, making close to a dozen recommendations. The panel observed […]
Global Trade Connect: Development of Seaports
In a globalised world, the development of seaports is a major step towards boosting exports. In its pursuit of the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat, India is playing a vital role in the […]
Providing Education to All Children
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, mandates the appropriate Government to provide free and compulsory elementary education to every child of the age 6 to 14 […]
Chalcolithic Cultures of Central India
The Chalcolithic cultures of Central India are adequately investigated and studied. Much of their aspects are sufficiently researched and analyzed. During last field season 2020-21, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) carried out […]
State of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India
The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) released the report on the State of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India. The report prepared by the Institute for Competitiveness highlights the […]
Electronic Waste Management: A Huge Challenge
Electrical and electronic equipments have become an essential part of everyday life. Its availability and widespread use have enabled much of the global population to benefit from higher standards of living. However, […]
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