India faces a surging cancer epidemic, driven by lifestyle changes, tobacco, and pollution, with 15.6 lakh new cases recorded in 2024. Addressing this requires robust infrastructure, the scaling up of early screening, nationwide HPV vaccination, and sustained behavioral change campaigns.
Click to View MoreThe Totapuri mango is a distinct South Indian variety easily recognized by its beak-like shape. Mildly sweet and highly fibrous, it forms the backbone of India's commercial pulp, juice, and concentrate industry rather than fresh table consumption.
Click to View MoreThe Right to be Forgotten (RTBF) allows individuals to de-index outdated personal data from digital platforms. Emerging from Article 21 and the Puttaswamy judgment, it balances informational privacy against the public’s right to know, demanding careful judicial and legislative oversight.
Click to View MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi's receipt of the Bintang Adipurna highlights the elevating trajectory of India-Indonesia relations. This strategic engagement focuses on securing maritime chokepoints, expanding defence exports, integrating digital economies, and solidifying a shared vision for a free Indo-Pacific.
Click to View MoreThe 2026 World Bank Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report reveals a three-year surge in gas flaring, reaching 167 bcm in 2025 and wasting $54 billion. This highlights the urgent global need for infrastructure, stringent regulation, and immediate climate action.
Click to View MoreUNCTAD shapes equitable global trade by supporting developing economies through research, technical assistance, and consensus-building. It addresses structural vulnerabilities, champions inclusive AI development, promotes sustainable maritime trade, and safeguards the Global South from volatile supply chain and climate-induced economic shocks.
Click to View MoreIndia's fisheries sector drives economic growth, employment, and food security, producing 197.75 lakh tonnes annually. However, it faces severe ecological threats like marine heatwaves, overfishing, and IUU fishing, demanding robust governance, modern infrastructure, and sustainable management to ensure long-term resilience.
Click to View MoreThe right to a fair and speedy trial is a fundamental guarantee under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Despite robust legal frameworks, systemic delays, limited legal aid, and an overwhelming undertrial population severely threaten justice, requiring urgent technological and procedural reforms.
Click to View MoreIndia’s first commercial-scale coal-to-ammonium nitrate project is a massive ₹25,016 crore facility in Lakhanpur, Odisha. Developed by a BHEL and Coal India joint venture, it uses indigenous coal gasification to produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate daily, boosting domestic chemical production and energy self-reliance.
Click to View MoreSickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder heavily impacting India's tribal populations. The National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission aims to screen 7 crore individuals and eradicate the disease by 2047 through aggressive genetic counseling, hydroxyurea therapy, and emerging CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing solutions.
Click to View MoreBiochar, a highly stable carbon-rich material produced via pyrolysis, offers a revolutionary solution to India's stubble burning crisis. Biochar's potential in carbon sequestration, soil fertility enhancement, multi-sectoral applications, and its vital role in the upcoming Indian Carbon Market.
Click to View MoreDespite rising numbers in lower courts, women remain severely underrepresented in India's higher judiciary due to opaque Collegium processes and structural biases, Breaking this persistent glass ceiling demands transparent appointments, systemic reforms, and mandatory gender quotas to achieve constitutional equality.
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