India’s Self-Reliant (Atmanirbhar Bharat) Mission: A Global Perspective The Self-Reliant India Mission is driven by the vision of reducing import dependence, primarily through substitution, while enhancing safety standards and the quality of goods to expand our presence in the global…
When the panchayat raj is established, public opinion will do what violence can never do. Mahatma Gandhi Empowering Atmanirbhar Panchayats for Sustainable Development The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized a day-long National Webinar with the theme ‘Atmanirbhar Panchayats – Role…
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) serves as a pivotal process for evaluating the potential environmental consequences of proposed projects or developments. It takes into consideration various socioeconomic, cultural, and human health impacts, encompassing both advantageous and detrimental effects. UNEP, the United…
Understanding the Lokpal: India’s Anti-Corruption Watchdog Who is the Lokpal? A Lokpal serves as an anti-corruption authority or ombudsman representing the interests of the public. It plays a vital role in investigating allegations of corruption against public officials and is…
An Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ), alternatively termed an Eco-Fragile Zone, designates an area aimed at preserving and safeguarding ecologically delicate and vulnerable environments. ESZs are strategically established to mitigate the detrimental impacts stemming from developmental projects and alterations in land…
G20 UPSC G20 Commitments and Initiatives Under India’s Presidency Throughout India’s year-long G20 Presidency, spanning from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023, more than 200 meetings have taken place across all of India’s States and Union Territories. The successful…
The Evolution and Dynamics of G-20 Historical Unfolding: Expanding the Horizon: Leadership Summit’s Emergence: The Essence of G-20: Membership and Diplomacy: Rotating Leadership: Multilayered Dialogue: Inclusivity in Civil Society: Resolutions and Priorities: The G-20’s journey reflects a remarkable transformation from…
In the contemporary context, the bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka were initially anticipated to worsen after the electoral successes of Lt. Colonel Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the 2019 Presidential elections and his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa becoming Prime Minister in…
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the initiative to convene a virtual conference, bringing together leaders from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations. The purpose of this conference was to collectively…
E-Courts E-Courts: Transforming India’s Legal Landscape In a dynamic leap towards modernizing India’s judicial system, the e-Committee of the Supreme Court, under the guidance of Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, inaugurated two groundbreaking initiatives – a Judgments and Orders Portal…