Great Nicobar Island Development Project
The Great Nicobar Island Development Project has been approved, emphasising its importance for national security and regional development. The project underwent an Environmental Impact Assessment…
hunger & development
Global Hunger Crisis Deepens
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Global Hunger Index 2024
India ranks 105th out of 127 countries in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) with a score of 27.3, indicating “serious” hunger levels. Key indicators…
Meaty Rice
Summary: South Korean scientists at Yonsei University have developed ‘meaty rice’ by integrating beef cells into rice grains, aiming to create an eco-friendly protein source.…
eSakshi
eSakshi is a newly launched mobile application in January 2024, developed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in India. It’s designed to…
MPLADS
The Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is an initiative in India, launched in 1993, aimed at decentralized development through the creation of…
Oxfam’s Inequality Inc Report
The Oxfam Inequality Inc Report, published in January 2024, aims to highlight the stark global economic inequalities and the impact of corporate power on poverty…
North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC)
The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) is a significant organization in India, dedicated to the development and promotion of indigenous crafts in…
North Eastern Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi)
The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi) is a public limited company established in 1995 to foster economic growth in Northeast India. It provides financial…
