UN Water Conference- Background, Significance & Challenges
The UN Water Conference 2023 kicked off in New York, nearly 5 decades after the 1st edition was organized in Argentina. The gathering has potential to…
Editorials
Brahmapuram Fire- The Spectre of Landfill Fires in Indian Cities
The recent fire and subsequent air pollution at Brahmapuram landfill site has turned the focus onto consequences of ineffectual solid-waste management…
Credit Suisse Collapse- Why are Banks Collapsing?
Recently, the Swiss government and regulators brokered a distress sale of the country’s 2nd largest bank, Credit Suisse, to the UBS. This overnight …
Silicon Valley Bank Issue- Recent Developments, Reasons & Significance
The recent collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank has sent shockwaves, not only in the USA, but across the world.
Amending the Water Act – Proposed Changes, Significance & Concerns
In July 2022, the Environment Ministry proposed changes to several key laws- the 1974 Water Act, 1981 Air Act, 1991 Public Liability Insurance Act and…
UN High Seas Treaty- Highlights, Significance, Pros & Shortcomings
On March 4th, the draft UN High Seas Treaty was finalized. This international agreement is set to tame the last frontier for unregulated anthropogenic…
Saudi-Iranian Normalization- Recent Developments, Significance & Reasons
In a surprise move, Saudi Arabia and Iran announced intentions to re-establish formal diplomatic ties, 7 years after the relationship broke down. This…
Crypto under PMLA- Background, Recent Developments & Significance
Recently, the government made a significant move with relations to crypto-regulations, especially with regards to the use of crypto-assets for money l…
Digital India Bill- All You Need to Know
Discussions about the ‘Digital India Bill’ has been going on since April 2022. Recently, a public consultation on the Bill was organized in Bengal…
