Editorials

STUDY FINDS EVEN VULTURES IN PROTECTED AREAS NOT SAFE FROM TOXIC DRUGS Vultures, those majestic scavengers of the sky, play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of our

EVMS AND VVPATS IN INDIA The use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems has become a cornerstone of India's electoral process, revolutionizing the

STUDY WARNS OF ‘DECREASING TREND’ IN SOLAR RADIATION FOR ELECTRICITY IN INDIA A recent study conducted by scientists at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised alarms regarding the declining

HOW A ‘NEW’ JAPAN PROMISES TO TRANSFORM ASIAN GEOPOLITICS Japan's recent shift in its diplomatic posture marks a significant departure from its longstanding policy of post-war pacifism. This transformation has

INTERGOVERNMENTAL NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE ON PLASTIC POLLUTION  Plastic pollution has emerged as a global environmental crisis, with detrimental impacts on ecosystems, human health, and climate.   Recognizing the urgency of addressing this

CURATIVE PETITION  The Supreme Court of India recently overturned its previous judgement in the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) vs Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd. (DAMEPL) case, 2021, through

THE UN SECRETARY-GENERAL'S PANEL ON CRITICAL ENERGY TRANSITION MINERALS  The United Nations (UN) has established a panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals to develop global principles for the minerals value

HOW THE NEXT GOVERNMENT WILL PUSH ‘BALANCED FERTILISATION’  After the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the government is expected to prioritize balanced fertilization as a key policy goal to address issues

HEAT WAVES AND ANTICYCLONES  Heat waves and anticyclones are significant atmospheric phenomena that have profound impacts on weather patterns and climate conditions. As the world faces the consequences of global

UNPLANNED CONSTRUCTIONS, WASTEWATER SEEPAGE CAUSING LAND SUBSIDENCE IN CHENAB VALLEY  In recent years, the Chenab Valley, encompassing districts like Ramban, Kishtwar, and Doda, has witnessed alarming incidents of land subsidence,

INDIAN SPACE SITUATIONAL ASSESSMENT REPORT (ISSAR) 2023   The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released the Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023.  This report provides a detailed overview of

WORLD BANK'S "RECIPE FOR A LIVABLE PLANET" REPORT  The World Bank's "Recipe for a Livable Planet" report provides a comprehensive framework for addressing the impact of the agrifood system on