Editorial Analysis

Despite the ambitious goals, set at 29th Conference of the Parties (COP-29) held in Baku, the outcomes have been met with skepticism and criticism, particularly regarding climate finance.

Recently, the interim government of Bangladesh, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, formally requested India to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face charges of conspiracy, genocide, and crimes against humanity.

Recently, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), in collaboration with the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) presented a report titled as, ‘Waste to Worth: Managing India’s Urban Water Crisis through Wastewater Reuse’ underscores the potential of treated wastewater as a resource for irrigation, industry, and urban greening.

Now it has been observed that ensuring the quality of generic medicines in India is vital to make them affordable and effective as innovator drugs

Recently, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution approving the text of a proposed treaty governing the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity (CAH Treaty).

December 26, 2024, marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which was triggered by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, profoundly changed the field of tsunami science and disaster preparedness.

India’s governance challenges demand urgent reforms to modernise its bureaucracy, particularly the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), which has long served as the backbone of the country’s administrative machinery.

The Indian rupee recently crossed the 85-mark against the US dollar, continuing a long-term trend of weakening relative to the dollar. A decade ago, this rate was ₹61, and it was ₹83 earlier this year.

The India-Russia relationship has been a cornerstone of international diplomacy for decades, and its impact is set to grow even more significant in upcoming years.

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a comprehensive report on municipal finances that emphasizes the growing demand for high-quality public services in urban areas, driven by rapid urbanization.