Editorials

SMART CITIES MISSION  The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) was launched on June 25, 2015, by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The mission aims to develop 100

NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL (NSC) OF INDIA  In the context of enhanced global strategic relations, the National Security Advisors of India and the U.S. recently met to discuss strengthening cooperation in

UNESCO LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVES FOR “GREENING EDUCATION” The Greening Education Partnership is a global initiative launched by UNESCO to address the climate crisis through education. It involves 80 member states

UNITED NATIONS ACTIVITIES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) A recent United Nations (UN) report has highlighted the growing concern that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is being used to spread misinformation and

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (CJS) IN INDIA  The criminal justice system (CJS) in India is a set of agencies and processes established to control crime and impose penalties on those who

INDIA, RUSSIA SET TO FINALISE MUTUAL DRAFT LOGISTICS AGREEMENT  The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) between India and Russia marks a significant milestone in enhancing military cooperation between the

53RD MEETING OF THE GST COUNCIL  The 53rd meeting of the GST Council introduced several measures aimed at easing compliance for small businesses and providing tax exemptions on various services.

KALLAKURICHI HOOCH TRAGEDY: FERMENTED WITH METHANOL AND APATHY  Hooch is a widely used term for low-quality alcohol. The word "hooch" originates from the Hoochinoo tribe in Alaska, known for producing

INDUS WATERS TREATY  The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is an agreement between India and Pakistan, signed on September 19, 1960, with the World Bank as a broker. This treaty outlines

COTTON CULTIVATION  Recent data from the Ministry of Textiles indicates that cotton consumption by the textile industry from October 2023 to September 2024 is one of the highest in this

INDIAN MUSIC EVOLUTION  Indian music has a rich and diverse history that spans millennia, evolving through distinct phases influenced by cultural, religious, and regional factors. From its ancient origins rooted

CHINA-TIBET ISSUE  The China-Tibet issue has been a longstanding conflict centered around Tibet's status and autonomy within the People's Republic of China (PRC).   Tibet, an autonomous region on the Tibetan