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 challenge. Recent events, like the haka protest by Maori lawmakers in New Zealand against the Treaty Principles Bill, highlight the ongoing debate over protecting Indigenous
INDIA NEEDS AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGULATORY AGENCY TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT: THE HINDU While global discussions, like the recent COP29, focus on climate financing, India must also address its internal environmental health issues. Establishing an Environmental Health Regulatory Agency (EHRA) could bridge gaps in environmental governance, promote data integration, and protect public health. Why India Needs
STATE OF THE WORLD’S CHILDREN 2024 UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 report examines key trends affecting children’s futures by 2050. It focuses on three major forces shaping children's lives: demographic changes, climate challenges, and emerging technologies. The report highlights global and India-specific insights to address these evolving challenges. Key Findings of the SOWC
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, monitored through the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), saw a significant increase, reaching 10.87%, its highest level since August 2023. This inflation rate has breached
UNDERSTANDING THE CHANGING NATURE OF EXTREMIST VIOLENCE TOPIC: (GS3) SEQURITY: THE HINDU Extremist violence has taken on new dimensions globally. While conflicts like the Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas crisis dominate headlines, evolving patterns of violence by extremist groups often go unnoticed. This trend has significant implications for law enforcement, national security, and the global
G20 RIO DE JANEIRO SUMMIT The 19th G20 Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, under the theme "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet." The summit brought together global leaders to address key challenges, including sustainable development, climate change, energy transition, digital infrastructure, and global health. India, an active participant, highlighted its
DECLINE IN EARTH'S FRESHWATER RESERVES Freshwater resources are vital for human survival, ecosystem balance, and economic development. However, recent findings from NASA-German GRACE satellites and other global reports indicate a sharp decline in Earth's freshwater levels since 2014. This worrying trend is evident both globally and in India, driven by climatic changes, over-extraction, and mismanagement
NUCLEAR ENERGY INVESTMENTS BY BIG TECH AND INDIA'S ROLE IN NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT Amid the rising electricity demands driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centers, major tech companies are turning to nuclear energy for its reliable, carbon-free power. By investing in nuclear energy, these companies aim to meet their sustainability goals while supporting AI's intensive
INDIA'S URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING TOPIC: (GS3) INDIAN ECONOMY: THE HINDU A World Bank report highlights that India will require ₹70 lakh crore by 2036 for urban infrastructure, but current annual investments are far below this level. Addressing this challenge requires innovative strategies, reforms, and collaborative efforts. Urban Infrastructure Financing: Current Scenario Funding Gap: India needs
GLOBAL SOIL CONFERENCE (GSC) 2024: ENHANCING SOIL HEALTH FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE The Global Soil Conference (GSC) 2024 was recently held in New Delhi, emphasizing the critical role of soil health in ensuring food security, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystem services. The event brought together global experts to discuss strategies for sustainable soil management.
GLOBAL SOIL CONFERENCE (GSC) 2024: ENHANCING SOIL HEALTH FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE The Global Soil Conference (GSC) 2024 was recently held in New Delhi, emphasizing the critical role of soil health in ensuring food security, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystem services. The event brought together global experts to discuss strategies for sustainable soil management.
INDIA-CARICOM SUMMIT: STRENGTHENING TIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE The 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, held in Georgetown, Guyana, was a milestone in fostering closer cooperation between India and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Chaired by India's Prime Minister and Grenada's Prime Minister, this summit aimed to strengthen collaboration across various sectors. It built upon the success of the
