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The Resurrection of War to Solve International Disputes
Read more: The Resurrection of War to Solve International DisputesGlobal politics has undergone a transformation since World War II. Nations have gone from grieving the destruction inflicted on innocents and establishing the United Nations as a platform for diplomacy to arbitrarily engaging in military aggression. Economically and militarily powerful countries, like the US and Russia, have weaponized their indispensability to the global supply chain…
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Assessing the Revisions to the Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Implications for Public Health and Welfare
Read more: Assessing the Revisions to the Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Implications for Public Health and WelfareThe Ayushman Bharat Scheme was inaugurated in 2018, to confront the mounting health challenges that were facing the people of India. The scheme sought to extend substantial health insurance coverage to over 40% of the population while concurrently enhancing healthcare infrastructure through the establishment of additional health and wellness centres. Subsequent to its launch, the scheme has…
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Breaking the Mould: Examining Compensation Approaches at COP 28
Read more: Breaking the Mould: Examining Compensation Approaches at COP 28COP28, the United Nations’ 28th annual climate conference, held in Dubai, faced scepticism due to the UAE’s status as a major oil-producing country. The summit involved diverse participation, including diplomats, industrialists, civil societies, and activists, attracting 84,000 attendees. Amid geopolitical challenges and escalating climate crises, COP28 produced both accomplishments and compromises. Positive outcomes included historic…
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How the war in Ukraine has altered the East-West energy dynamic
Read more: How the war in Ukraine has altered the East-West energy dynamicAs Russia, a pivotal energy supplier to Europe, faced stringent sanctions, the resulting economic fallout led to soaring unemployment and inflation in Europe. The war expedited the West’s transition to sustainable energy, with wind and solar power anticipated to surpass fossil gas in the EU’s electricity output in 2022.
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The Evolution of the Domestic Violence Act
Read more: The Evolution of the Domestic Violence ActThe Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 is one of the most comprehensive legislations aimed at protecting women from all forms of violence. However, the path to achieving this milestone victory in women’s rights was a treacherous one. This article traces the journey of the Parliament of India over nearly 50 years through…
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Freedom of Information: a Human Right
Read more: Freedom of Information: a Human RightRight to information (RTI) has emerged as an important idea in the modern understanding of democracy. India adopted its RTI act in 2005, after its long struggle through the corridors of the parliament. In this article, we try to trace the history and various dimensions of the Right to Information act in India while placing…
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How America’s Relaxed Gun Laws are Fueling its Immigration Crisis
Read more: How America’s Relaxed Gun Laws are Fueling its Immigration CrisisFor decades now, successive US Presidents have tried to solve the southern border immigration crisis and have failed repeatedly. While they may be tackling the consequences of the problem, they are not analysing the grassroots question – why are so many immigrants landing up at the southern border? This article answers this question by analysing…
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster
Read more: Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear DisasterOn March 11, 2011, a devastating earthquake and tsunami led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, sending shockwaves in Japan and around the world. In all, 19,729 people (with 2559 still missing) died due to Earthquake and Tsunami. The nuclear disaster had a significant environmental impact and far-reaching implications for the Japanese economy and energy…
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Lessons For India From The Ukraine Conflict
Read more: Lessons For India From The Ukraine ConflictThis essay examines key lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war that are relevant to India’s military strategy. This highlights the need for India to maintain its defence independence while also highlighting the ongoing significance of conventional warfare. A thorough, flexible plan is shaped for India’s changing security requirements by highlighting the critical role of sophisticated artillery,…
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Sustainable Funding for the Future: The Role of Green Financing
Read more: Sustainable Funding for the Future: The Role of Green FinancingIndia ranked third in the world for greenhouse gas emissions in 2021, behind the United States and China, with approximately 3.9 billion CO2 equivalent tonnes. However, the country’s GHG emissions per capita were only 2.8 CO2 equivalent tonnes, compared to a global average of 6.9 and 17.5 in the US. India, one of the biggest…
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Green Credit Programme: Fuelling Sustainability on G20 Agenda
Read more: Green Credit Programme: Fuelling Sustainability on G20 AgendaTime and again India has experimented with energy-saving techniques and is now getting involved in the trading of carbon credits as it develops its domestic carbon market. India has stood up to the plate by creating the innovative Green Credit Programme at a time when environmental awareness is no longer just a trend but a…
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Trade Wars Under the Guise of Green Development
Read more: Trade Wars Under the Guise of Green DevelopmentGreen trade forms an important component of Sustainable Development. However, in the recent past, the developed world has been implementing many unilateral trade protectionist policies under the guise of promoting “green growth”.The motive behind such policies is to provide a competitive advantage to domestic manufacturers over their global counterparts. Such policies then take the shape…