Archives for July 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC) are crucial metrics that track the progress of immunization programs worldwide. Read here to know more. The WUENIC reports provide annual estimates of the national immunization coverage for various … [Read more...] about WUENIC: WHO and UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage

Local reservation in private sector incorporates policies or regulations mandating a certain percentage of jobs reserved for residents within private companies operating in a particular state. This concept has gained traction in several Indian states to address unemployment and promote local … [Read more...] about Local Reservation in Private Sector

India's Deep Drilling mission in the Koyna-Warna region of Maharashtra is an ambitious scientific endeavour to understand the complex geological processes underlying this seismically active area. Here are the key aspects and significance of this mission. The Koyna-Warna region in Maharashtra is … [Read more...] about Deep drilling mission in Koyna-Warna region

SDG India Index 2023-24, the fourth edition of the country’s principal tool for measuring national and subnational progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) was released by NITI Aayog. Read here to learn more. India's commitment to the SDGs since adopting the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable … [Read more...] about SDG India Index 2023-24

Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is poised to be India's first deep-water container transhipment port. Read here to learn more. The project aims to establish a key maritime hub capable of handling large container ships and boosting India's maritime trade … [Read more...] about Vizhinjam: India’s First Deep Water Container Transhipment Port

The carbon footprint of digitalization encompasses the total greenhouse gas emissions generated by the production, use, and disposal of digital devices and infrastructure, as well as the energy consumed by data centres and networks. Read here to learn more about it. This footprint is influenced … [Read more...] about Carbon Footprint of Digitalization

India-Austria relations have been traditionally close and very friendly since 1949 and is celebrating 75 years of bilateral relationships in 2024. Read here to learn more about the recent developments in the relations. India and Austria established diplomatic relations in 1949. Over the … [Read more...] about India-Austria Relations

India’s education system has evolved significantly from the ancient Gurukula system to a modern, structured system influenced by colonial rule and post-independence reforms. Recent years have seen debate about whether education in state list should be brought back. Read here to learn more about the … [Read more...] about Education in state list: Should it be restored?

Neo-fascism refers to post-World War II movements that carry forward the ideologies of historical fascism, often characterized by extreme nationalism, xenophobia, and authoritarian tendencies. Read here to learn more. Neo-fascism represents the enduring and evolving presence of fascist ideologies … [Read more...] about Neo-fascism: Resurgence in Europe?

Planetary defense is the effort to monitor and protect Earth from asteroids, comets and other objects of threat in space. Read here to learn more. According to NASA, Earth's gravity pulls in over a hundred tonnes (more than 90 metric tonnes) of dust and tiny debris from space. Larger pieces of … [Read more...] about Planetary Defense: Global efforts to mitigate space threats