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ATMOSPHERIC RIVERS: IMPACTS OF POLEWARD SHIFTS Recent studies indicate that atmospheric rivers (ARs) have shifted poleward by 6 to 10 degrees over the last 40 years. This shift has significant

COMBATING MONEY LAUNDERING IN INDIA'S ONLINE GAMING SECTOR The Digital India Foundation (DIF) has released a significant report highlighting the threat of money laundering to the integrity and growth of

MANGROVES Cyclone Dana’s recent landfall near Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha highlighted the critical importance of mangrove forests in mitigating cyclone damage. Thanks to the extensive mangrove

WHAT ARE THE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM COP-16? The 16th Conference of Parties (COP 16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) took place in Cali, Colombia, and brought forward essential

CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION With climate change intensifying and temperatures rising, it’s essential to focus on both climate adaptation and mitigation. Adaptation involves adjusting to climate impacts, while mitigation aims

UNPAID WORK AND ITS ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE Unpaid work, especially performed by women, is a crucial yet often overlooked contributor to the economy. It involves essential tasks that support households and

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME (MPLADS) The Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is a contentious program in India. Advocates argue that it helps MPs address

UP MADARSA EDUCATION ACT UPHELD BY SC: WHAT WAS THE CASE? The Supreme Court recently upheld most of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004, which regulates madrasa education

INDIA’S POTENTIAL ROLE IN RCEP AND CPTPP The CEO of NITI Aayog recently indicated support for India’s involvement in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive

TRIBAL POVERTY & MANGO KERNEL TRAGEDY In Odisha's Kandhamal district, the tragic deaths linked to mango kernel consumption highlight the severe livelihood challenges faced by tribal communities. Forced by poverty,

SC ORDERS RE-EVALUATION OF ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY’S MINORITY STATUS The ongoing legal debate surrounding the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has reached a significant turning point with a

STATE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024 REPORT The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations released its State of Food and Agriculture 2024 report, revealing hidden global costs in agrifood