Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN)
India has joined the Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN).
Policies/Plans/Guidelines/Frameworks
Odisha’s Protocol to Release Indigenous Millet Seeds
The Odisha government is taking steps to release indigenous millet varieties in accordance with a seed system SoP (standard operating procedure)
Conserving Biodiversity- From Agreement to Action
The recent observation of International Biodiversity Day in May is yet another reminder of the crucial role of biodiversity in ensuring our future exi…
Boosting Supercomputing Capacity- Background, Latest Developments & Challenges
According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences, India is set to see an upgrade of its supercomputing capability by this year end. This development will s…
RBI on Green Deposits- Highlights, Significance & Challenges
The Reserve Bank of India has come up with a regulatory framework for green deposits. While the government has previously experimented with the sovere…
Taxing International Credit Card Transactions- Under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme
Recently, the central government, in consultation with RBI, announced a 20% TCS levy on international credit card transactions outside India. This mov…
The New Washington Consensus- Succeeding the 1990s Washington Consensus
Earlier this month, a set of ideas called the ‘New Washington Consensus’ was put forth by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. This was at …
Haryana Liquor Policy- Why is it Significant?
Recently, Haryana government announced its new liquor policy. Following approval by the Haryana Cabinet, the policy has sparked widespread discussions…
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism- Purpose, Working & Criticisms
From October, EU is to commence its ambitious and controversial CBAM regime. While the intentions behind the move may be appreciable, several countrie…
