Editorials

SUPREME COURT VERDICT IN PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION V. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (2024) The Supreme Court’s 2024 verdict in the Property Owners Association v. State of Maharashtra case addresses the limits

IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATES (SIDS) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are among the most vulnerable nations to climate change impacts. Despite the establishment of a

ON IMPROVING WIND ENERGY GENERATION In August 2024, the Tamil Nadu government launched the "Repowering, Refurbishment, and Life Extension Policy" aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the state's wind energy

NANO-COATED FERTILISERS Nano-coated fertilisers represent a groundbreaking advancement in agricultural technology, particularly in nutrient delivery. Recently, Indian scientists developed nano-coated muriate of potash, a form of nano fertiliser, aimed at

THE INTER-STATE COUNCIL: A TOOL FOR STRENGTHENING COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM IN INDIA The Inter-State Council (ISC) is a vital institution established to foster cooperation between the central government and state governments,

OECD’S AGRICULTURAL POLICY MONITORING REPORT The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a global forum supporting economic growth, releases an annual Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation report to assess

SUSTAINABILITY IN INDIA'S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR India's rising agricultural exports, especially tea and sugar, are driving economic growth. However, this surge brings challenges, including environmental degradation, resource mismanagement, and labour exploitation.

GUJARAT’S DINOSAUR FOSSIL PARK AND THE UNESCO GEOPARK TAG The Geological Survey of India is working to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status for the Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum in

ANDHRA PRADESH’S NATURAL FARMING MODEL: A FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh government, has analyzed the state’s natural farming model

ALL-INDIA SERVICES (CONDUCT) RULES, 1968 The All-India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968 govern the ethical and professional behavior of civil servants in India, including IAS, IPS, and Indian Forest Service officers.

INDIGENOUS CULTURAL HERITAGE AND TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT: BALANCING TRADITION WITH MODERN GOVERNANCE Preserving the cultural heritage of Indigenous communities while enabling them to participate in modern governance is a significant global

RETAIL INFLATION IN OCTOBER TOUCHES 6.21%, CROSSES RBI TOLERANCE CEILING OF 6% In October 2024, retail inflation, as reflected by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 6.2%. Food inflation,