Editorials

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

STRONGLY REFUTE ALLEGATIONS LEVELLED IN AUSTRALIA PANEL REPORT ON CHILD LABOUR: COMMERCE MINISTRY  Recent allegations by Australia's Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth regarding child labour in India

NEW UN REPORT CALLS FOR TRILLIONS MORE IN DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT TO RESCUE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS  The United Nations (UN) recently released a report highlighting the urgent need for increased investment

ISSUES WITH THE SCHEME FOR CARE AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS UNDER POCSO ACT  The Scheme for Care and Support to Victims under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO)

19TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS FORUM ON FORESTS  India recently participated in the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) at the UN Headquarters in New

NITI AAYOG REPORT FINDS ‘HUGE GAP’ IN CANCER SCREENING AT AYUSHMAN CENTRES  The NITI Aayog report highlighted critical gaps in cancer detection in India, raising concerns about public health risks. 

INDIAN MANUFACTURING NEEDS MORE SOPHISTICATION: FINANCE MINISTER  The manufacturing sector in India plays a significant role in the country's economy, contributing 17% to GDP and employing over 27.3 million workers.