India-Thailand relations are rooted in history, age-old social and cultural interactions, and extensive people-to-people contact. India and Thailand, located in each other’s extended neighborhood, share a maritime boundary in the Andaman Sea. Read here to learn more about bilateral … [Read more...] about India-Thailand Relations
Archives for April 2023
Ottoman Empire (1299-1922)
The Ottoman Empire was one of the most powerful and influential dynasties in global history. For more than 600 years, this Islamic powerhouse reigned over a sizable portion of the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa. Read here to learn about the rise and fall of the Ottomans. The … [Read more...] about Ottoman Empire (1299-1922)
Imperialism and its History
What is imperialism? How is it different from colonialism? The act of a nation forcibly imposing its control or authority over other nations is known as imperialism. It is also sometimes referred to as empire building. Imperialism has long been seen as immoral because it frequently involves the use … [Read more...] about Imperialism and its History
Space Economy: The booming sector
The term ‘space economy’ covers the goods and services produced in space for use in space. India is one of the very few countries that have built end-to-end capability in Space. As a result, there is a huge demand for Space-based services which have huge commercial potential. Read here to learn more … [Read more...] about Space Economy: The booming sector
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
India unveiled a global alliance, the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), that will work towards the protection and conservation of six species in addition to the tiger, including the cheetah, jaguar, leopard, lion, puma, and snow leopard. Read here to learn more about the big cats and their … [Read more...] about International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
LIGO-India
The government has approved the LIGO-India project after seven years of in-principle approval. Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) project is part of a worldwide network of observatories. Read here to learn more about LIGO-India. LIGO-India received the Indian Government's … [Read more...] about LIGO-India
NM-ICPS (National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems)
National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) launched in 2018, can become a major driver of the economic growth of the country. It can be strengthened with the help of disruptive technologies, effective translation, and commercialization of technologies. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about NM-ICPS (National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems)
Preventive Healthcare
Preventive healthcare is being focused upon in the country which was not taken care of for the last seventy years. In the past, India has placed a higher priority on curative medicine than on preventative care. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 has made preventative treatment increasingly crucial in … [Read more...] about Preventive Healthcare
Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is an important alternative to conserve water for future usage. The NITI Aayog Report 2018 has said that India’s water demand will exceed water supply by a factor of two by 2030. Hence, under the rapidly depleting groundwater table, water harvesting is an ideal solution. Read … [Read more...] about Rainwater Harvesting
Avalanche: Types, Causes and Mitigation
Avalanches a common natural as well as man-made disasters common in mountainous regions. During an avalanche, a mass of snow, rock, ice, soil, and other material slides swiftly down a mountainside. It can cause heavy causalities and change the geography of the region substantially. Read here to know … [Read more...] about Avalanche: Types, Causes and Mitigation
