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Borrowing Powers and Related Provisions

Context: In 2023, the central government imposed a ‘Net Borrowing Ceiling’ (NBC) on Kerala, limiting the maximum borrowing the state...

India’s Handling of the 2024 LAC Agreement: An Ethical Case Study on Transparency and National Security

India’s Handling of the 2024 LAC Agreement: An Ethical Case Study on Transparency and National Security

India’s Handling of the 2024 LAC Agreement The 2024 Line of Actual Control (LAC) Agreement between India and China has...

Costs of Population Decline

Context: Recently, the Chief Ministers of both Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu voiced concerns about the low fertility rates in...

Madan Mohan Malviya

About: Madan Mohan Malviya was a prominent Indian scholar, educational reformer, and politician born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad....

Kodo Millet and Elephant’s Death

Context: The recent deaths of ten wild elephants from a herd of 13 in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve have...

Bibek Debroy Committee’s Vision for Indian Railways

Context: Bibek Debroy, who passed away late last week, had a deep interest in the Indian Railways, which he expressed...

Improving Wind Energy Generation

Context: Tamil Nadu, a leader in wind power, has many turbines over 30 years old. In August 2024, the state...

Animal Health Security Project

Context: The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic...

QS World University Rankings

Context: India has made a remarkable mark in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025, showcasing its growing prominence in...

PDS and Leakage

Context: In a recent article, it was argued that a portion of India’s food subsidy—Rs 2.7 lakh crore in FY...

Balancing Consumer Economy and  Care Economy 

Context: The consumer economy cannot ignore the importance of the care economy, which involves unpaid work. For a strong and...

Peri-Urban and Rural Linkages for Adaptive Climate Governance

Context: The concept of integrating peri-urban and rural areas in development planning could play a critical role in addressing climate...

India’s New Infrastructure Strategy: Enhancing National Defence through Dual-Use Development

India’s New Infrastructure Strategy: Enhancing National Defence through Dual-Use Development

India’s New Infrastructure Strategy. India’s recent shift toward dual-use infrastructure under the PM Gati Shakti initiative marks a transformative step...

Animals and Empires

Context: In the annals of history, animals have played roles far beyond companionship, shaping battles, influencing empires, and even inspiring...

Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani

Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani, commonly known as Acharya Kripalani, was a prominent figure in India’s freedom struggle and played a significant...

Anasuya Sarabhai

Anasuya Sarabhai, born on November 11, 1885, in Ahmedabad, was a pioneering figure in India’s women’s labour movement and a...

Forensic Probe all set to Boost Conviction Rate

Context: India’s low conviction rates for serious crimes could improve soon as the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), replacing the IPC...

The Significance of LignoSat: The First Wooden Satellite in Space

Context: LignoSat, launched on November 5, is the world’s first wood-panelled satellite, designed to explore the potential of wood as...

Manas National Park

Context: A recent study published in the Journal of Biological Conservation has revealed a remarkable increase in the tiger population...

RBI’s Initiative to Broaden Rupee Vostro Account Usage in Cross-Border Trade

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring the possibility of allowing a wider range of transactions through rupee...

Hidden Costs of India’s Agri-Food Systems: Key Insights from FAO Report

Context: The State of Food and Agriculture 2024 report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) highlights India’s $1.3 trillion...

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