Category: GS 3
Agroforestry and Small-scale farmers
The widespread implementation of agroforestry in India by small-scale farmers is currently hindered by both ecological and socio-economic challenges.
On India’s ‘heat action plans’
With rising temperatures, the efficacy of existing measures, such as Heat Action Plans (HAPs), in mitigating the adverse impacts of heatwaves has come under scrutiny.
India’s Arctic imperative
In March 2024, India successfully concluded its first winter expedition in the Arctic, marking a significant milestone in its polar research efforts.
India’s missing jobs — and where the next government can find them
India faces a significant challenge in creating enough jobs to sustain its burgeoning population.
ISRO’s ‘zero orbital debris’ milestone
ISRO ensured practically zero debris left in earth orbit after the PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission
What is a citizen’s ‘right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change’, underlined by Supreme Court?
Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”.
Marching ahead with technology absorption
The Indian Army has designated the year 2024 as the ‘Year of Technology Absorption’ to embrace disruptive technologies.
Will India experience more heat wave days this summer?
Indian Meteorological Department predicts above-average heat wave days for India, impacting multiple regions.
The ART of India’s HIV/AIDS response
On April 1, 2004, a significant milestone was marked in India’s battle against HIV/AIDS with the launch of Free Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for Persons living with HIV (PLHIV).
The human-dog relationship, conflict and coexistence
The media often highlights sensational stories of human-dog conflict, but these narratives oversimplify complex socio-ecological dynamics.
The need to curb black carbon emissions
Black carbon emissions harms the environment and health. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) aims to reduce such emissions from residential units.
The TB fight
India is regarded as ‘Tuberculosis hotspot’, there is urgent need to address issues in our TB strategy.