Coral reefs are underwater ecosystems crucial for ecological balance. They are called the rainforests of the ocean, but for a few years they are under great threat. Read here to know about coral bleaching and other important facts. Great Barrier Reef: Australia confirms a new mass bleaching … [Read more...] about Coral Reefs: What is Coral Bleaching?
Minamata Convention on Mercury
Minamata convention was the first global environmental agreement negotiated in the 21st millennium to address public health issues due to mercury. Read here to know about mercury pollution and the convention. Mercury pollution is still on the rise and parties to Minamata Convention discussed a … [Read more...] about Minamata Convention on Mercury
National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing Policy
The National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing policy was announced recently. Read here to know more about the policy. Ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) released the National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing policy to cater to next-generation digital manufacturing … [Read more...] about National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing Policy
India-Japan Relations
India-Japan has shared a cordial and crucial relationship over the years. Read here to know the past, present, and future of the bilateral ties. The Japanese Prime Minister was on an official visit to India for the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit between the two countries. Earlier, the … [Read more...] about India-Japan Relations
Indigenisation of Indian Defence Sector
India has been pushing for the indigenisation of the Indian defence sector rapidly. Read here to learn about the history, policies, and present projects under the indigenisation program. Self-reliance in defence is of vital importance for both strategic and economic reasons, hence building an … [Read more...] about Indigenisation of Indian Defence Sector
India’s Arctic Policy
The arctic council and India have shared crucial engagements. Read here to know more about India’s arctic policy. The Ministry of Earth Science has unveiled India's Arctic Policy, titled India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development. Arctic council The Arctic Council … [Read more...] about India’s Arctic Policy
Indian Agriculture: Farming Types, Features and Challenges
Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for about 58% of India’s population. Read here to learn more about Indian agriculture. India has one of the largest plain areas in the world Indo-Gangetic Plain which is immensely fertile. India has a variety of climatic conditions and soil … [Read more...] about Indian Agriculture: Farming Types, Features and Challenges
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021
The global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is an annual report of poverty measures. Read here to know more about it. The global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is an international measure of acute multidimensional poverty covering over 100 developing countries. It complements … [Read more...] about Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021
Malaria: Causes and Prevention
Malaria is an infectious and deadly disease plaguing tropical countries. Read to know more about its causes and other facts. Malaria Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito carrying the Plasmodium parasite … [Read more...] about Malaria: Causes and Prevention
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Neglected Tropical Diseases are prevalent in marginalized countries of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Read here to know more about them. Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of 20 conditions that are mainly prevalent in tropical areas, where they mostly affect impoverished … [Read more...] about Neglected Tropical Diseases
