Gas Pricing Policy in India- Background, Pricing Mechanism & Recent Measures
In April, the government approved a set of reforms for gas pricing. This move came amid a global rise in gas prices- something that was hurting Indian…
Editorials
100th Labour Day- Background, Changes & Challenges
May 1st 2023 marks 100 years since the first Labour Day was celebrated in India in 1923. Today, the observation holds relevance as labour unions wane …
Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2023- Background, Highlights & Significance
In the recent months, Rajasthan has been working on a legislation to ensure the social security of its gig workers. This first-of-its-kind Bill could …
Framework for Green Deposits- Background, Highlights & Significance
In April, RBI released the framework to regulate green deposit schemes of financial institutions. This move gains significance in view of the recent e…
Urea Consumption in India- Background, Reasons & Solutions
The recent numbers on urea consumption showed rampant overuse of this nitrogen-based fertilizer. This trend of fertilizer over-application continues d…
Water Body Census- Background, Highlights & Significance
The Jal Shakti Ministry released India’s 1st water body census, covering reservoirs of the precious resource in both- urban and rural areas. This re…
Artemis Accord- Highlights, Pros & Cons
In the recent months, the Artemis Accords onboarded the 1st African countries, marking the entry of the continent into the international lunar explora…
Animal Birth Control Rules- Highlights, Significance & Concerns
The central government recently notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 in view of the increasing number of incidents involving stray dogs. The …
Niyamgiri Movement- Importance of the FPIC Concept
2023 marks 10 years since the historic Niyamgiri Referendum in which the tribal people of southern Odisha gave a resounding no to a bauxite mining pro…
