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Bio-fortified Potatoes
Bio-fortified potatoes, with added iron content, will soon be available in Indian markets, said the Director-General of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP). About…
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Shifts in India’s Pesticide Market
India’s pesticide market is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by shifting pest dynamics, labour shortages, and changing cropping practices. Background Pesticides, or crop protection…
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Ramsar COP15 Concluded in Zimbabwe
The 15th Meeting of the Ramsar Convention (COP15), held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, concluded with new resolutions on wetland restoration, protection of migratory birds…
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Microplastics Detected in Human Brains
Recent scientific studies have found microplastics in human brains, raising concerns about potential health risks and need for a Global Plastics Treaty. What is…
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India’s Strategic Focus in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
In Context In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for External Affairs reaffirmed India’s robust and comprehensive engagement with…
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Linguistic Reorganisation of States in India
The Tamil Nadu Governor recently criticised the linguistic division of states in India, calling it a factor in the creation of second-class citizens. The…
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13th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting
Context India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation during the 13th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee…
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India’s Digital Sovereignty
In the recently concluded India–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA), formally known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), while much attention has…
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White Paper on Blue Economy
In Context The white paper, “Transforming India’s Blue Economy”, lays out a strategic vision for unlocking the potential of Indias vast marine resources as…
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Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021
The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the age cap for couples seeking to have a child through surrogacy. Surrogacy (Regulation) Act,…