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50 Years of Microfinance in India

Context: Microfinance in India, pioneered by SEWA Bank in 1974, has evolved into a ₹4.2 lakh crore industry, serving 8...

Gender and Climate Resilience

Context: India’s cities are at the forefront of rapid urbanisation, facing increasing climate risks that strain infrastructure and deepen existing...

Rising Monsoon Intensity in Western Ghats

Context: A recent study by researchers at the Central University of Kerala (CUK) has uncovered a significant increase in monsoon...

Exercise Tiger Triumph-25: Strengthening India-US HADR Cooperation

Context: The fourth edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph is scheduled from 01 to 13 April 2025 on the Eastern Seaboard...

Inequality as a Barrier to Environmental Action

Context: Renowned British environmentalist Tony Juniper highlights inequality—whether economic or social—as the biggest obstacle to tackling climate change, pollution, and...

‘NITI NCAER States Economic Forum’ Portal

Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to launch a new portal, developed by NITI Aayog and the National...

IMD Rules Out El Nino for 2025 Monsoon

Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has ruled out the possibility of an El Nino during the upcoming southwest monsoon...

Naini Lake Water Crisis

Context: Naini Lake, a vital freshwater body in Nainital, Uttarakhand, has recorded its lowest water level in five years. The...

Mood Disorders and Bipolar Disorder

Context: The second phase of India’s National Mental Health Survey is currently underway, building on the findings of the first...

Digital Crop Survey: A Paradigm Shift in Agricultural Data Collection

Context: The Government of India is set to roll out a pan-India Digital Crop Survey (DCS) by the 2025-26 Kharif...

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe

Context: On December 24, 2024, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe achieved an extraordinary milestone by approaching within 6.1 million kilometers of...

SpaceX’s Ambitious Mars Mission

Context: Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, announced on March 15 that an uncrewed Mars landing mission is planned for late...

Green Credit Programme: Legal, Environmental, and Social Implications

Context: The Environment Ministry has launched the Green Credit Programme (GCP) to boost forest and tree cover and promote “pro-planet...

Kerala Urban Policy Commission (KUPC)

Context: In a pioneering move, the Kerala Urban Policy Commission (KUPC) has projected that 80% of the state’s population will...

India’s Light Fishing Crisis

Context: India’s 7,500-kilometre coastline, home to diverse marine life and millions of fishers, faces increasing threats from light fishing. Despite...

Digital Crop Survey: A Paradigm Shift in Agricultural Data Collection

Context: The Government of India is set to roll out a pan-India Digital Crop Survey (DCS) by the 2025-26 Kharif...

Corruption and Judicial Independence

Context: The Supreme Court’s initiation of a three-member judicial inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma marks a significant step...

Trump’s Threats Against Iran

Context: In a recent interview with NBC News, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening both...

Strengthening Economic Ties with the West

Context: India’s recent progress in securing bilateral trade agreements with Western nations signals a significant geoeconomic shift.  More on News...

BRICS and Digital Cooperation

Context: BRICS member countries have made advances in their digital economies by leveraging new technologies, supporting the growth and development...

Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Context: A recent study highlights that the government’s Jan Aushadhi Kendras have helped households in Assam and Rajasthan save 40%...

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