Editorials

INDIA TAKES FIRST STEPS TO MEET 2070 NET-ZERO GOAL, NITI AAYOG FORMS PANELS  In recent developments, NITI Aayog has taken proactive steps towards India's commitment to achieving a net-zero economy

STAMPEDE  A stampede is a sudden and uncontrollable mass movement of people, usually triggered by fear, panic, or excitement.   It often results in injuries and fatalities due to crushing and

FLOODS IN INDIA: CAUSES, IMPLICATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT Floods are natural disasters characterized by the overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. They are one of the most common

SC UPHOLDS MUSLIM WOMEN'S RIGHT TO SEEK MAINTENANCE The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Mohd Abdul Samad v. State of Telangana (2024), dismissed a petition challenging the

COOPERATIVES IN INDIA  Cooperatives are people-centered enterprises owned, controlled, and operated by their members to fulfill common economic, social, and cultural needs.  They play a crucial role in promoting inclusive

GLOBAL SOIL DEGRADATION  Soil degradation poses a significant threat to ecosystems and human well-being globally. Addressing this issue is crucial to sustain food security, biodiversity, and mitigate climate change impacts. 

INDIA’S AMBITIOUS AIRPORT EXPANSION PLAN  India plans to increase the number of its operational airports to 300 by the year 2047. This expansion is driven by a projected eightfold increase

LIGHTHOUSES IN INDIA  A lighthouse is a structure designed to emit light from lamps and lenses, aiding navigation for mariners and fishermen. They mark dangerous coastlines, shoals, reefs, and safe

DEEP DRILLING MISSION  The Ministry of Earth Science in India has embarked on a significant mission to conduct scientific deep drilling of the Earth's crust, aiming to reach a depth

MONEY BILL  Recently, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) has agreed to review petitions that challenge the government's use of the Money Bill route for passing controversial amendments in Parliament.

UNEP REPORT: "NAVIGATING NEW HORIZONS: A GLOBAL FORESIGHT REPORT ON PLANETARY HEALTH AND HUMAN WELLBEING, 2024 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released the report titled "Navigating New Horizons: A

SEBI PROPOSES NEW ASSET CLASS BETWEEN MUTUAL FUNDS AND PMS The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a proposal to create a new asset class in the