'India was cited as a “notable exception” for being among the few emerging market and developing economies to have energy efficiency building codes.' Paris-based International Energy Ag Read More...
'The Supreme Court was hearing a set of petitions challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme, on the grounds that they have opened the doors to unlimited, unchecked funding of political parties.' Elec Read More...
'The recent Supreme Court hearing on the constitutionality of electoral bonds has focused attention on an issue that goes to the heart of Indian democracy — the funding of political parties.' Read More...
'The first batch of eight cheetahs from Namibia arrived on September 17, 2022, officially launching Project Cheetah, India’s cheetah introduction programme.' An overview of the project as it Read More...
As the climate crisis intensifies, two terms are in sharp focus: adaptation and ‘loss and damage’ (L&D). 'Adaptation is the proactive response to climate change, the art of survival u Read More...
'Shedding the shackles of foreign domination, India awoke to “life and freedom” on August 15, 1947.' On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect. Thus ensued our de Read More...
'The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay has retained its top position in India in the QS World University Rankings-Asia and India has surpassed China in the number of ranked universities.' Read More...
'The Law Commission of India, in Report No. 282, recommended that “in cases where the accused is not known, registration of an e-FIR should be allowed for all cognisable offences”. If Read More...
'Recently, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) said that it was probing 20 IAS coaching institutes for making misleading claims in their advertisements and for unfair trade practices.' Read More...
'Recently, the UN International Organization of Migration (IOM) reported that the number of people who have been internally displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 6.9 million Read More...
