Archives for January 2026

Economic Survey 2025-26 is themed ‘From Strategic Resilience to Strategic Indispensability’. Read here to know all about it. The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled by the Union Finance Minister ahead of the Union Budget, offers a comprehensive diagnosis of India’s economic performance and structural … [Read more...] about Economic Survey 2025-26

A recent study has warned of sinking river deltas in India and across the globe. This will push millions toward heightened flood risk, land loss, and displacement. Read here to learn more. River deltas are among the most fertile, densely populated, and economically productive landscapes on … [Read more...] about River Deltas: Study reveals delta subsidence

The Arbitration Council of India (ACI) is a delayed reform in India’s arbitration ecosystem. Nearly six years after its statutory creation, the ACI has yet to be constituted. Read here to learn more. Arbitration has long been projected as a cornerstone of judicial reform in India, aimed at … [Read more...] about Arbitration Council of India

The recently concluded India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has strategic, economic, and Regulatory Dimensions. Read here to learn more. The conclusion of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union marks a watershed moment in India’s external … [Read more...] about India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

India’s End of Life Vehicles (ELV) challenge requires building a circular economy for sustainable mobility. Read here to learn more. India’s rapid motorisation, while boosting economic mobility, is generating a silent environmental and safety crisis. A recent NITI Aayog report titled “Enhancing … [Read more...] about End of Life Vehicles (ELV): Challenge for India

Neocolonialism in the 21st Century: Recent geopolitical events from South America to the Arctic have revived the global debate on neocolonialism. Read here to learn more. Recent reports of U.S. military action and political transition rhetoric in Venezuela, combined with President Donald Trump’s … [Read more...] about Neocolonialism in the 21st century

The RBI has advised the Government of India to promote collaboration among BRICS nations on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) -based cross-border payments. Read here to learn more. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised the Government of India to use India’s BRICS Chairmanship in 2026 to … [Read more...] about Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

The UNEP has released the State of Finance for Nature 2026 report, highlighting the gap in funding for ecological benefits. Read here to learn more. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the State of Finance for Nature (SFN) 2026 report, delivering a stark warning: global … [Read more...] about State of Finance for Nature 2026

The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) has released a landmark report titled “Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era.” Read here to know about the report. The report introduces a powerful new concept, … [Read more...] about Global Water Bankruptcy Report

For India, mastering reusable rockets is essential for strategic autonomy, commercial competitiveness, and future crewed missions. Reusable Rockets can lead to sustainable Space Access. Read here to learn more. The global space industry is at a critical inflexion point as SpaceX’s Starship moves … [Read more...] about Reusable Rockets: Sustainable access to space