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Israel-Palestine Issue
Surprise attack of Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, on Israel and subsequent declaration of war by the latter.
Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ)
Union Ministry of Forests, Environment & Climate Change has unveiled the draft notification for an ESZ for Dachigam National Park (DNP), Thajwas (Baltal) and Overa- Aru wildlife sanctuaries.
Caste Census – A census for a new deal
Caste census means inclusion of caste-wise tabulation of India’s population in the Census exercise.
The Vachathi Story: Justice Served After the State’s Mob-Like Actions
The recent Madras HC verdict is celebrated as a victory for the vulnerable, stemming from a tragic 1992 incident in Vachathi, Tamil Nadu, involving illegal sandalwood smuggling and a harsh state crackdown.
Aligning higher education with the United Nations SDGs
India has always been a land of scholars and learners. In ancient times also, India was regarded all over the world for its universities like Taxila, Nalanda, Vikramshila and its scholars.
India’s growing elderly population
According to Census 2011, India has 104 million older people (60+ years), constituting 8.6% of the total population. Amongst the elderly (60+), females outnumber males.
Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system
Climate ‘Polycrisis’ refers to the interconnected and compounding crises related to climate change that are affecting the planet not just in a few sectors but across several sectors and domains.
Fixing the rot in the cooperative sector
Financial irregularities in the Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank in Thrissur,Kerala and corresponding investigation by the Enforcement Directorate.
India’s statistical performance on the global stage
The World Bank’s compilation of Statistical Performance Indicators (SPI) ranks India 67 among 174 countries.
Global dispute settlement, India and appellate review
The recently concluded G-20 Declaration reiterated the need to pursue reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Dr. M.S Swaminathan – Man of Science and Humanity
M.S. Swaminathan, the agricultural scientist known as the father of the Green Revolution in India passed away recently.