Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

One Health approach

The Nipah virus is wreaking havoc in Kozhikode, the fourth outbreak of the disease in Kerala over the last five years.In this scenario, a unified One Health Approach is necessary.

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis International relations

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

The proposed IMEC will consist of railroad, ship-to-rail networks (road and sea) and road transport routes (and networks) extending across two corridors.

Posted in Editorial Analysis

India is at a pivotal moment in its health-care journey

Healthcare comprises hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment.

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A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target

The presidency of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held in Dubai and It has called for agreement on a global target of tripling renewable energy capacity from current levels by 2030.

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The complex path to biofuel sustainability

Biofuels are emerging as a critical avenue for the decarbonization of fossil fuels, and one of the most accessible routes to climate change mitigation.

Posted in Editorial Analysis International relations

Analysing where India stands in the G20

India hosted its first G20 Summit this year.

So an analysis of India’s performance in recent decades across various socioeconomic metrics in comparison to its fellow G20 members is essential.

ASEAN
Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis International relations

India needs to build closer ties with ASEAN for economic, and strategic reasons

The Prime Minister attended the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Jakarta on 7 September 2023.

subsidies and safety nets
Posted in GS 3 Economic Development Editorial Analysis

Do subsidies and safety nets take focus away from generating jobs?

Subsidies and safety nets can lead to a culture of dependency, where people become reliant on government handouts instead of seeking employment opportunities.

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For an expanse of blue, with air so clean

The 7th of September has been recognised as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (Clean Air Day). This event recognises the importance of reducing air pollution.

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The implications of the expansion of BRICS

The 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg announced that the five member grouping (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) had invited six new members.

Emerging countries need women-led climate action
Posted in GS 1 Disaster and Disaster Management Editorial Analysis GS 3 Indian Society

Emerging countries need women-led climate action

The climate crisis is not “gender neutral”. Women and girls experience the greatest impacts of climate change, which amplifies existing gender inequalities and poses unique threats to their livelihoods, health, and safety.