Liberalised Geospatial Sector – Need and Way Ahead
The Union Ministry of Science and Technology released new guidelines to liberalise the geospatial sector, a move that will democratise geospatial data…
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India and the Arctic- Draft Arctic Policy
For the first time, the Indian government released its draft Arctic Policy. This policy document comes in light of the Arctic region becoming i…
Modern Slavery in India – Forced Labour, Forced Marriage & Human Trafficking
According a latest report, there is an estimation of about 29 million women and girls are victimized by modern slavery, and exploited by practices such…
Gilgit-Baltistan and India’s sovereign and strategic interests
India-Pakistan relations remained strained due to the issue of the Jammu and Kashmir region. The recent Pakistani decision to hold elections in…
Coral Ecosystem in India: Importance, Distribution, threats, Way Forward
Coral Reefs are one of the most dynamic ecosystems of India. The coral reefs not only provide sanctuary to a myriad of marine life but also play a key…
Assam Floods- Reasons, Challenges and Way Forward
Over 56 lakh people in Assam were affected by the recent floods and at least 109 people fell victim to its furies. The Assam floods…
Ayodhya-Babri Dispute: Timeline, SC Verdict & its Significance
The Supreme Court had given the much-awaited verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi – Babri Masjid land dispute case. Though this verdict, the Apex court cl…
Decolonization of Mauritius – Chagos Archipelago Dispute
The UN General Assembly on May 2019 adopted a resolution that welcomed the International Court of Justice’s advisory…
Golan Heights Dispute – Everything you need to know
The US government under President Donald Trump had made an unprecedented move by recognizing Golan Heights as a part o…
