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Rethinking India’s ‘Adopt a Heritage’ Program
India’s approach to monument conservation needs a critical reassessment.
Revitalizing STEM Education
Recent studies indicate that many graduates from private engineering colleges, newer IITs, and university colleges are deficient in fundamental industry skills.
Outcomes of UNCBD COP16
The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) concluded in Cali, Colombia, in November 2024.
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)
India recently joined the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) and agreed to its framework for a clean economy and fair trade.
Changes in India’s Exchange Rate Regime
In recent years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has transitioned from a relatively flexible exchange rate regime to a more inflexible one.
Recognising the economic value of unpaid work in India
Valuing women’s unpaid contributions can reshape our understanding of economic productivity.
A picture of a growing economic divide in India
Data from the paper titled, ‘Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24’, show a growing gap that is leading to a questioning of federalism
Agricultural Productivity in India and GM Crops
India’s agricultural productivity has lagged behind other countries, leading to a relatively low contribution to the national economy over the years.
Sustainability science for FMCGs
FMCGs should be a priority target sector for ANRF, the new public-private partnership initiative, and the BioE3 policy of the government.
Faster biodiversity decline in protected areas
Biodiversity is declining faster within protected areas than outside them, a new NHM London study reveals.
Panchayat Level Weather Forecasts
India has recently introduced a new system to provide hyperlocal weather forecasts at the Gram Panchayat level. This initiative aims to empower rural communities with timely and accurate weather information.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) achieved a major milestone in October 2024, with Janaushadhi medicines worth Rs. 1,000 crore sold in the financial year 2024-25.