National Road Safety Policy 2010
The National Road Safety Policy in India is a comprehensive approach aimed at reducing the high rate of road accidents, fatalities, and injuries in the…
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Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD)
The Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD), developed by IIT Madras and implemented by the National Informatics Centre, is a comprehensive web-based IT solution aimed at…
WHO’s Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023
The WHO’s Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 is an extensive analysis of road traffic deaths worldwide, detailing progress and challenges in improving road…
COP28 Deal
In December 2023, COP28 concluded in Dubai with a historic agreement to begin transitioning away from fossil fuels, marking a significant step in the global…
Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA)
The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) is a first-of-its-kind initiative launched in December 2023 at COP28. Led by India’s National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG),…
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP)
The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) is a transformative initiative launched by the Government of India in 2021. It aims to provide multi-modal…
The Emissions Divide Report
The Emissions Divide Report, published by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) in 2023, highlights stark inequalities in CO2 emissions among income classes,…
Aerosol Impact on Climate
Aerosols significantly impact the climate in the Himalayan region, as recent studies have shown. Increased aerosol levels, particularly black carbon, have contributed to heightened atmospheric…
Himalayan Katabatic Winds
The Himalayan Katabatic Winds, as studied in December 2023, refer to a phenomenon where rising global temperatures cause Himalayan glaciers to cool the air in…
