02-August-2024-Editorial

IMPACT OF OIL AND GAS DRILLING ON HOOLOCK GIBBONS IN ASSAM The Union Environment Ministry's recent approval for exploratory oil and gas drilling in Assam's eco-sensitive zones, particularly the Hoollongapar

03-August-2024-Editorial

CLOUDBURST IN HIMACHAL PRADESH A cloudburst is a sudden and intense rainfall event over a small geographical area, often leading to flash floods and landslides. These events are particularly common

05-August-2024-Editorial

COASTAL EROSION IN TAMIL NADU Coastal erosion is a significant issue affecting Tamil Nadu's coastline, impacting local communities, fishers, and infrastructure. Recent studies reveal severe erosion, threatening livelihoods and exacerbated

06-August-2024-Editorial

UPDATED FAO FIRE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently updated its "Integrated Fire Management Voluntary Guidelines," which were first introduced nearly 20 years ago. The updated

07-August-2024-Editorial

SUPREME COURT RULING ON THE NOMINATION OF MCD ALDERMEN The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi has the authority to nominate "aldermen" to

08-August-2024-Editorial

QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT (QIM) The Quit India Movement (QIM), also known as the August Kranti or August Revolution, is commemorated on August 8th each year in India. The movement, launched

09-August-2024-Editorial

GST ON HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE: CURRENT DEBATES AND IMPLICATIONS The Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health and life insurance premiums has become a focal point of debate in

10-August-2024-Editorial

UPDATED FAO FIRE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently updated its "Integrated Fire Management Voluntary Guidelines," which were first introduced nearly 20 years ago. The updated

10-August-2024-Editorial

SEAWEED CULTIVATION IN INDIA Seaweed cultivation presents a significant opportunity for sustainable development in India. Recognizing its potential, NITI Aayog has proposed a comprehensive roadmap to boost seaweed production, addressing

12-August-2024-Editorial

WORLD BIOFUEL DAY 2024 World Biofuel Day, observed annually on August 10th, highlights the importance of biofuels as sustainable energy alternatives and celebrates advancements in this field. The day commemorates

14-August-2024-Editorial

NATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL RANKING FRAMEWORK (NIRF) 2024 The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), introduced by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in 2015, is a significant initiative aimed at assessing and ranking

15-August-2024-Editorial

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT Ballast water management has recently come under scrutiny due to a case involving the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) demanding ₹160 crore from the Kamarajar Port