Microfibers- Background, Concern and Solutions
While microplastics have been garnering world-wide attention for their adverse impacts on the marine environment, another invisible threat continues t…
Editorials
Wastewater Surveillance- A Sentinel for Diseases
A recent study in The Lancet Global Health journal highlighted the utility of wastewater surveillance in pursuit of public health.
Seabed Mining- What Does it Mean for the Fisheries Sector?
As the International Seabed Authority considers allowing seabed mining to meet the growing demand for minerals, concerns are being raised about its po…
Open Market Sale Scheme- Centre vs States on the Recent Revisions
The recent National Conference of Food Ministers failed to resolve the disagreement between the states and the centre over the discontinuation of rice…
Creative Economy- Background, Challenges & Solutions
The Indian creative economy is emerging as one of the fastest growing sectors, contributing not only to our cultural richness and soft power, but also…
Sickle Cell Disease- a Health Concern for India’s Tribes
On July 1st, the PM launched the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission from Madhya Pradesh. In this light, there is a need to consider the issue of …
Heat Index- Background, Significance & Utility
In light of the recent spate of severe heat waves claiming lives, the IMD released a heat index on an experimental basis. This brings focus onto heat …
Expanding BRICS- Why are the Countries Lining Up to Join?
This week, a key BRICS Summit is to be hosted by South Africa, the current President of the grouping. One of the key items on the agenda is the expans…
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF): Parameters, Criticisms, Limitations
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a ranking methodology implemented by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, with the a…
