India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Context: India and New Zealand signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking one of the fastest trade negotiations in India’s history. Read More
500 Years of the First Battle of Panipat
Context: April 21st marks the 500th anniversary of the First Battle of Panipat (April 21, 1526), a pivotal conflict where the outnumbered forces of Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur defeated the Lodi Sultanate. About 500 Years ofRead More
Samriddh Gram initiative
Context: India’s Samriddh Gram initiative has been nominated for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026 in the Enabling Environment category. About Samriddh Gram Initiative: What it is? Samriddh Gram is an integrated physical service deliveryRead More
India’s Forests Could Nearly Double Carbon Storage by 2100
Context: A new study published in Environmental Research: Climate has found that India’s forests could nearly double their carbon storage capacity by 2100 under current greenhouse gas emission trends. About India’s Forests Could NearlyRead More
Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System
Context: Gorakhpur’s AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office and NITI Aayog for its data-driven and proactive flood management model. About Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System: WhatRead More
The Sijimali Bauxite Mine
Context: Recent violent clashes between tribal villagers and police in Odisha’s Rayagada district have left dozens injured following protests against the construction of an approach road for the Sijimali bauxite mine.Read More
Emperor Penguin and Antarctic Fur Seal
Context: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially uplisted the Emperor penguin and the Antarctic fur seal to the Endangered category due to the devastating impacts of climateRead More
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Context: India achieved a major diplomatic milestone, by sweeping four unopposed elections to key subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). About The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC):Read More
Madman Theory
Context: The Madman Theory has returned to global strategic discourse amid debates over the foreign policy posture of Donald Trump during the ongoing West Asia crisis. About Madman Theory: What it is? The MadmanRead More
The Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) Pipeline
Context: The ongoing West Asia crisis has disrupted energy supplies, exposing India’s heavy dependence on imported gas. This has revived discussion on past pipeline projects like the Iran–Pakistan–India (IPI) and Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) About The Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) Pipeline:Read More