India unveiled a global alliance, the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), that will work towards the protection and conservation of six species in addition to the tiger, including the cheetah, jaguar, leopard, lion, puma, and snow leopard. Read here to learn more about the big cats and their … [Read more...] about International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
LIGO-India
The government has approved the LIGO-India project after seven years of in-principle approval. Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) project is part of a worldwide network of observatories. Read here to learn more about LIGO-India. LIGO-India received the Indian Government's … [Read more...] about LIGO-India
NM-ICPS (National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems)
National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) launched in 2018, can become a major driver of the economic growth of the country. It can be strengthened with the help of disruptive technologies, effective translation, and commercialization of technologies. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about NM-ICPS (National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems)
Preventive Healthcare
Preventive healthcare is being focused upon in the country which was not taken care of for the last seventy years. In the past, India has placed a higher priority on curative medicine than on preventative care. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 has made preventative treatment increasingly crucial in … [Read more...] about Preventive Healthcare
Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is an important alternative to conserve water for future usage. The NITI Aayog Report 2018 has said that India’s water demand will exceed water supply by a factor of two by 2030. Hence, under the rapidly depleting groundwater table, water harvesting is an ideal solution. Read … [Read more...] about Rainwater Harvesting
Avalanche: Types, Causes and Mitigation
Avalanches a common natural as well as man-made disasters common in mountainous regions. During an avalanche, a mass of snow, rock, ice, soil, and other material slides swiftly down a mountainside. It can cause heavy causalities and change the geography of the region substantially. Read here to know … [Read more...] about Avalanche: Types, Causes and Mitigation
CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership)
The United Kingdom has joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which is a trading bloc of 11 countries. The Countries in the CPTPP agree to reduce or remove tariffs on the vast majority of goods and cooperate on regulations and standards. Read here to … [Read more...] about CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership)
Indian Defence Exports
Indian defence exports have seen great growth in the past few years. Recently, a tenfold jump in defence exports was reported. Even though India is still the largest importer of arms globally, the exponential growth in exports is a positive sign to turn the balance in India’s favour. Read here to … [Read more...] about Indian Defence Exports
Arab Nationalism
Arab nationalism or Pan Arabism is a nationalist ideology of political and cultural unity among Arab countries. The idea originated among the elite and educated Arabs of the middle east. Read here to learn more about Arab nationalism and its role in Arab integration. The fundamental tenet of Arab … [Read more...] about Arab Nationalism
HIV AIDS: A Medical and Social Issue
What is HIV AIDS? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) if not treated, can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). For ages, HIV AIDS was an untreatable disease, but recently some treatment methods have emerged giving hope to patients. Read here to learn more. HIV and AIDS affect … [Read more...] about HIV AIDS: A Medical and Social Issue
