Food Processing Industry in India – Challenges & Initiatives
Roughly one third of food produced for the purpose of human consumption is being wasted every year. At the same time one in seven people…
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GM Crops in India – Pros & Cons
Under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, growing GM crops that are not approved by the government can result in a five-year jail term and a hefty �…
Chandrayaan 2 – All you need to know about India’s second Lunar Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that India’s 2nd lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled to be launched in July 2019. The C…
Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Pakistan & Terror Financing – All You Need to Know
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog that combats money laundering and terrorist financing, had…
Plastic Pollution – The Great Threat to Environment & Ecosystem
Plastic Pollution is the accumulation of synthetic plastic products in the environment to the point where they create …
Solid Waste Management in India – Issues & Responses
One of the most serious issues arising out of the wave of rapid urbanization and the resultant lifestyle changes is th…
Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017 – Pros and Cons
In order to protect the rights of women employees during pregnancy and after childbirth, Indian law makes it mandatory for most establishments to of…
