The World Cities Report 2024, published by UN-Habitat, examines the intersection of rapid urbanization and climate change. It highlights how cities—responsible for the majority of global emissions—are also highly vulnerable…
The Bonn Climate Change Conference 2024 was held in June under the UNFCCC framework as a mid-year platform to prepare for COP29 (Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 2024). It brought together negotiators,…
The UNESCO State of the Ocean Report 2024 highlights the rapid deterioration of ocean health due to climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Oceans cover 71% of Earth’s surface and…
Marsupials are mammals distinguished by their unique mode of reproduction, where underdeveloped young continue to grow in the mother’s pouch. They are mostly found in Australia, New Guinea, and the…
The rising interest in milkweed fiber reflects a global push towards eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials. With growing concerns over microplastic pollution, high energy consumption in synthetic textile…
Overview India’s first scientific, nationwide snow leopard population estimation (2019–2023). Released Jan 30, 2024 by MoEFCC at the National Board for Wildlife meeting. Coordinated by Wildlife Institute of India (WII)…
Project Tiger, launched in 1973, is one of the world’s most successful conservation programs. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, showcasing India’s leadership in wildlife protection. It began as…
India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has emerged as a transformative force in governance, economic growth, and service delivery. By creating a robust digital backbone through platforms like Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker,…
Global economic dynamics are undergoing a transformation as countries increasingly seek to reduce their dependence on the US dollar (USD) for trade and financial transactions. This shift, termed de-dollarization, has…
India’s rapid digital transformation has revolutionized banking, payments, and financial services, making digital platforms the backbone of the economy. However, this dependence has also exposed the financial ecosystem to an…