Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique that involves the introduction of certain substances into clouds to encourage precipitation, typically in the form of rain or snow. Read here to learn more about the technique. An 18% relative enhancement in rainfall, or about 8.67 mm more, was … [Read more...] about Cloud Seeding
Rashtriya Gokul Mission
The Rashtriya Gokul Mission is an initiative launched by the Indian government to conserve and develop indigenous cattle breeds in the country. Read here to learn the progress of the mission. The mission was initiated to promote and improve the productivity of cattle, enhance the livelihood of … [Read more...] about Rashtriya Gokul Mission
River Dolphin
River dolphin populations have plummeted by 73% due to a barrage of threats since the 1980s. All six species of river dolphin in Asia and South America are threatened with extinction. Finally, a global declaration has been signed to save the world’s six surviving species from extinction. Read here … [Read more...] about River Dolphin
India-Bhutan-China Relations
India-Bhutan-China relations have been historically characterized by their complex geopolitical dynamics and Bhutan's desire to maintain its sovereignty and independence. Read here to learn about the current developments in Bhutan-China relations and their implications for India. Recently, the … [Read more...] about India-Bhutan-China Relations
International Migration Outlook
The International Migration Outlook is an annual publication by the OECD that provides a comprehensive analysis of international migration trends and their impact on the economies and societies of OECD member countries and selected non-OECD countries. Read here to learn more about migration within … [Read more...] about International Migration Outlook
World Energy Outlook
The World Energy Outlook is an annual report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), an autonomous agency within the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Read here to learn more about the report. The World Energy Outlook 2023 was released by … [Read more...] about World Energy Outlook
Khalistan Issue
The Khalistan movement is a fight for a separate, sovereign Sikh state in present-day Punjab (both India and Pakistan). Since the 1970s, the movement has gained attention through various significant events. Read here to understand the complexities of the issue. The Khalistan issue is the major … [Read more...] about Khalistan Issue
Five Eyes Alliance
The Five Eyes is a global intelligence alliance including nations of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the US. This multilateral arrangement is based on the sharing of a range of intelligence information to protect shared national interests. Read here to learn more about the … [Read more...] about Five Eyes Alliance
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961 is one of the most significant international treaties governing diplomatic relations. Read here to learn more about the treaty and other laws governing diplomatic relations between nations. Amidst the diplomatic tensions between India and … [Read more...] about Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
Fast Radio Bursts
A fast radio burst, or FRB, is a pulse of radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation. It lasts a small fraction of a second but outshines most other sources of radio waves in the universe. Radio waves have the longest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum. Read here to learn more about … [Read more...] about Fast Radio Bursts