Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) was created to protect people’s health by increasing the equitable and sustainable use of vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic stressed the significance of such vaccine alliance for global good. Read here to learn more about GAVI. The first-ever … [Read more...] about Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI)
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Acharya Vinoba Bhave was one of India’s best-known social reformers and a widely acclaimed disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. He was the founder of the Bhoodan and Gramdan movements. Read here to learn more about his life. Vinoba Bhave was an Indian proponent of human rights and nonviolence. He is … [Read more...] about Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Mosaic Viruses: Impact on Food security
Recently, two different Mosaic viruses have been the cause of tomato crop decline in some Indian states. The problem has been persistent for the past few years. the mosaic family of viruses affects different species of plants. Read here to learn more about them and how plant diseases impact global … [Read more...] about Mosaic Viruses: Impact on Food security
Indian Ocean Geoid Low
The Indian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL), is Earth’s most prominent gravitational anomaly. Recently, a team of Indian scientists has identified what caused this giant ‘gravity hole’ covering more than three million square kilometers in the Indian Ocean. Read here to learn more about it. The massive … [Read more...] about Indian Ocean Geoid Low
Solar Radiation Management
Solar Radiation Management involves a group of technologies that aim to cool the planet. It has been pitched as a potential way to counter the effects of global warming. How is the idea supposed to work? What is the status of research, potential risks, and impact of solar radiation modification … [Read more...] about Solar Radiation Management
Crop Residue Management
The government has revised the crop residue management guidelines to enable efficient ex-situ management of paddy straw generated. The benefits of crop residue management and the adverse effect of residue burning on soil quality are being given due attention now. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Crop Residue Management
Green Agriculture
The government of India is promoting green agriculture by way of sustainable and good agriculture practices with environmental concerns in mind. It has implemented several schemes to encourage sustainable agriculture practices. Read here to learn more about the initiatives. Recently, the Cabinet … [Read more...] about Green Agriculture
Green Credit Programme
The MoEFCC has proposed the draft Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules 2023. It was initially included in the Union Budget for 2023-24 to leverage a competitive market–based strategy and encourage voluntary environmental measures among diverse stakeholders. Read here to know more. The … [Read more...] about Green Credit Programme
National Research Foundation
National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023 was recently approved by the Cabinet for introduction in the Parliament. The bill aims to promote Research and Development (R&D) and research funding in the country. Read here to learn more about it. The Union Cabinet approved the introduction of … [Read more...] about National Research Foundation
India-Philippines Relations
India-Philippines have had cordial relations since 1949, but the full potential of the relationship between the two countries is only gradually being realized. Recently, India and the Philippines during the 5th meeting of the Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) decided to expand their … [Read more...] about India-Philippines Relations
