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Invasive Alien Species
Among the seven countries in South Asia, India holds the distinction of having the largest land area and is home to 185 invasive alien plant species.
RBI and the net-zero transition — A roadmap for green India
The article discusses RBI’s draft disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks and its implications for green transition.
Trade Secrets and Law Commission Report
The 22nd Law Commission has suggested the creation of a distinct and dedicated law for the trade secrets ecosystem in India.
Green jobs and the problem of gender disparity
Women continue to be underrepresented in Green Jobs market.This article looks into potential reasons and solutions to include women in the green workforce.
Genome India Project
The Genome India Project, the most extensive effort to sequence 10,000 genomes of the Indian population, has been completed, as announced by the Department of Biotechnology.
Deprivileging bribe
The Supreme Court held that legislators do not enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution for bribery charges in connection with their speech and votes made in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies.
White Revolution 2.0
The most recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for the year 2022-23 indicates that milk has become the primary food item on which Indians, in both rural and urban areas, spend the most.
The status of India’s nuclear programme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.This event marks a significant milestone in India’s nuclear power program.
Paytm Payments Bank Crisis
Recently, Reserve Bank of India has issued an order to Paytm Payments Bank Ltd, a limited service bank that is permitted to accept deposits but is prohibited from issuing loans.
Mountains of plastic are choking the Himalayan States
The Himalayan Region faces a severe plastic waste crisis, impacting its biodiversity, freshwater sources, and ecosystem health. Despite regulatory frameworks, challenges persist in waste management, especially in the hilly terrain.
India’s burgeoning death penalty crisis
India’s death penalty system faces scrutiny due to systemic failures in sentencing and the treatment of death row prisoners. This article underscore the need for a holistic approach to address the shortcomings in India’s criminal justice system.
Understanding the world of Informal Waste Pickers
March 1 marks International Waste Pickers Day, commemorating the Colombian waste pickers murdered in 1992. This article examines role of informal waste pickers in waste management.