LOKPAL'S INQUIRY WING The Lokpal, India's anti-corruption ombudsman, was created to investigate corruption allegations against public servants. Recently, the Lokpal established an Inquiry Wing to handle preliminary investigations into offences
JUTE INDUSTRY IN INDIA Jute is a natural fiber primarily grown in India and Bangladesh, often referred to as the "Golden Fiber" due to its economic importance. It is a
SURROGACY AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (ART) IN INDIA The legal landscape around surrogacy and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in India has been evolving, with the introduction of the Surrogacy (Regulation)
URBAN FLOODING Urban flooding has emerged as a serious challenge in India, with many states witnessing extreme rainfall events exceeding 20% of normal averages this monsoon season. The increasing intensity
LEGAL FRAMEWORK REGARDING RAPE IN INDIA The rise in rape cases across India has sparked urgent discussions about the need for comprehensive legal reforms, stricter punishments, and societal changes to
TEA INDUSTRY IN INDIA The tea industry in India, a vital part of its agricultural sector, has been facing significant challenges due to climate change, policy reforms, and fluctuating demand.
DECARBONIZATION OF THE STEEL SECTOR The steel industry is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions, making its decarbonization a critical step in mitigating climate change. As India
SOLAR STRATEGIES India's solar ambitions have expanded significantly, demonstrated by the recent REINVEST meeting in Gandhinagar, which attracted investment proposals worth USD 386 billion. The country aims to achieve 570
PRADHAN MANTRI JANJATIYA UNNAT GRAM ABHIYAN (PMJUGA) The Union Cabinet recently approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities. This centrally
SUPREME COURT RULING ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY UNDER THE POCSO ACT, 2012 The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that possessing or watching sexually explicit content involving minors is a punishable
RACIAL INEQUALITY IN POST-APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA AND BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT POLICY Even after the end of apartheid three decades ago, South Africa continues to grapple with significant racial inequalities, particularly
PLASTIC WASTE CRISIS IN THE HIMALAYAN REGION The Himalayan region, renowned for its pristine landscapes and ecological significance, is grappling with a rising plastic waste crisis. Since 2018, the "Himalayan
