India has launched the world's first hydrogen production facility driven by nuclear process heat at IGCAR, Kalpakkam. Utilizing the Copper-Chlorine thermochemical cycle and the Fast Breeder Test Reactor, it pioneers round-the-clock, carbon-free "pink hydrogen" for hard-to-abate industries.
Click to View MoreRecord-breaking heatwaves severely impact health and economy, costing billions in lost labour hours. Driven by climate change and the Urban Heat Island effect, mitigating this "silent disaster" requires aggressive Heat Action Plans, climate-resilient infrastructure, and urgent global decarbonization
Click to View MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi received Seychelles' 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award, highlighting India’s leadership in climate action and ocean governance. This milestone reinforces the MAHASAGAR vision, deepening maritime security, Blue Economy initiatives, and development partnerships across the Indian Ocean.
Click to View MoreThe protection of neutral shipping during maritime conflicts relies on UNCLOS and the San Remo Manual. Recent attacks in critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz highlight gaps in global governance, threatening India’s energy security, seafarers, and international trade routes.
Click to View MoreAdolescent malnutrition in India presents a "double burden" of persistent stunting alongside rising obesity and metabolic risks. Addressing this requires transforming schools into health hubs via improved PM POSHAN meals, strict junk-food regulations, community participation, and localized nutritional education programs.
Click to View MoreDIKSHA is India's 'One Nation, One Digital Platform' for school education. Launched by the Ministry of Education, it offers multilingual e-content, QR-coded textbooks, and teacher training. It drives NEP 2020's vision by democratizing learning despite persistent digital divide challenges.
Click to View MoreThe Soorma Mission, launched by the Punjab government, tackles the state's drug crisis by transforming recovered addicts into community ambassadors. By integrating modern de-addiction centres, skill development, and employment opportunities, it shifts the focus from penalization to demand reduction and public health.
Click to View MoreThe PM Family Care Tracker is a revolutionary digital public infrastructure launched in Gujarat to integrate health, nutrition, and education data. By consolidating 16 welfare schemes and utilizing smart triggers, it ensures holistic, life-cycle-based monitoring of children and mothers.
Click to View MoreIndia’s escalating urban fire safety crisis stems from severe structural flaws, aging electrical infrastructure, and widespread regulatory non-compliance. Addressing these systemic gaps requires strict enforcement of the National Building Code, modernization of firefighting infrastructure, and proactive disaster management strategies.
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