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
Archives for 2024
Vizhinjam: India’s First Deep Water Container Transhipment Port
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
Carbon Footprint of Digitalization
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
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
Education in state list: Should it be restored?
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: Resurgence in Europe?
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: Global efforts to mitigate space threats
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
Bridge Recombinase Mechanism: The newly discovered gene-editing tool
Scientists have discovered a naturally existing next-generation genomic design method, called the bridge recombinase mechanism. Read here to learn more about it. Gene editing technologies are powerful tools that allow scientists to make precise modifications to DNA, enabling advancements in … [Read more...] about Bridge Recombinase Mechanism: The newly discovered gene-editing tool
Facial recognition technology in India
Facial recognition technology (FRT) is a biometric software that analyzes facial features. The basic components of FRTs include image capturing, face detection, and feature extraction. Read here to learn more. Data shows that India has a total of 170 FRT systems. Of these, 88.2 per cent are in … [Read more...] about Facial recognition technology in India
Resolve Tibet Act 2024
The United States Congress has passed the Promoting a Resolution to Tibet-China Dispute Act, also known as the Resolve Tibet Act. Read here to learn more. The Resolve Tibet Act is the third notable piece of legislation the US has taken regarding Tibet, following the Tibetan Policy Act, or the TPA … [Read more...] about Resolve Tibet Act 2024
