T K ArunThe bombing of Iran represents the return of old-style imperialism, making the point that might is right with the biggest bang possible without exploding an atomic bomb. Which cat got the tongue of India, leader of the...
Policy UpdateAnshu SarohaBackgroundThe Prarambhik Shiksha Kosh (PSK) was introduced in 2005 as a response to the chronic underfunding of primary education in India. It is a non-lapsable fund, which is structured to preserve and direct the 2% education cess...
Policy UpdateMadhur ThaparBackground In this ever-changing world, research and collaboration are key features that help us adapt to new challenges. SPARC for India is a significant move in this regard.The scheme for promotion of academic and research collaboration is a...
Policy UpdateAnanya SitokeBackground: “Education is the pre-eminent device for socio-economic, political, and cultural transformation.” National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme is a central sector scheme announced by the former Finance Minister, P Chidambaram, in the 2007-08 annual budget. The Ministry responsible...
Policy Update Kumar AnkitIntroduction The Arctic is the region which spans from 66° 34’ N to 90° N latitude and includes the Arctic Ocean and the North Pole at its centre. The region covers countries like Canada, the United States,...
Ramaa SakhalkarIntroductionDiplomacy in the 21st century is no longer shaped solely by military power or economic leverage. Instead, how a nation is perceived—through its culture, values, and global image plays a critical role. This highlights the importance of soft...
Policy Update Nomula Pranay GoudImage CreditsIntroduction The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) performs various duties, the significant ones among them in – Internal Security, Administration of the Border, Centre-State Relationship, The Administration of Union Territories, The Administration of the Central...
Policy UpdateAnto Mariya M MBackgroundThe Genome India Project (GIP) was launched in January 2020 by the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The purpose of the Genome India Project is to map the genetic diversity...
Policy UpdateSivapriyaBackgroundThe Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), based in Cochin, Kerala, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), was established in 1998 by upgrading the then Sagar Sampada Cell with exclusive facilities for implementing the Marine...
PriyaIndia’s economy is growing rapidly. According to recent estimates by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to reach around USD 4.19 trillion by 2025, making it the world’s fourth-largest economy. This impressive...
