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Soil erosion poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability in India. A recent study employing the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) has shed light on the concerning state of soil erosion across the country, revealing widespread challenges and implications. This essay explores the key findings of the study, the status...

Established in 1975, NTPC is India’s largest power utility with an installed capacity of 73,824  MW (including JVs), plans to become a 130 GW company by 2032.  NTPC Ltd. is India's largest integrated power utility, contributing 1/4th of the power requirement of the country. With a diverse portfolio of thermal, hydro, solar, and wind...

A staggering 220 million tonnes of plastic waste are projected to be generated in 2024, as revealed by a recent study. This marks a persistent increase of nearly 10%, or 7.11%, since 2021, with the global average plastic waste per person soaring to 28 kilograms this year. The Plastic Overshoot Day report, released on April...

Are you a dog parent? Planning to go on a vacation with your pet somewhere within India? Trains are the best option in that case! Indian Railways has a provision for transportation of animals such as elephants, horses, mules, sheep, goats, dogs and other animals and birds. When it comes to transportation of pet...

A recent report from the United Nations has said that trillions of dollars are required to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. According to the report, an estimated $4.2 trillion in investments is required to bridge the development financing gap, a figure that has surged from $2.5 trillion prior to the...

Bhubaneswar, located in Khordha district of Odisha is the state capital and the second most popular tourist destination after Puri, which is a major hub of religious tourism due to the age old Shree Jagannatha Temple. Bhubaneswar popularly known as the city of temples boasts of tourist attractions like the Lingaraj Temple, Udaygiri &...

Rajasthan is known for its beautiful palaces especially tourist attractions of historical ages like the royal forts and palaces, unique culture, topography and mouthwatering cuisine. Economically, it is an important state in the country as it houses 90 per cent of the country’s total mineral reserves and is an extremely popular tourism destination for...

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has busted a fake CSR funds racket operating in Bengaluru and arrested five people involved in the scam. The CCB has also seized cash worth Rs 23.4 lakh from the accused and counterfeit currency with a face value of Rs 30.9 crore. The arrested are Kishor, Chandrashekar and Rishi,...

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”. “Article 48A of the Constitution provides that the State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country. Clause (g)...

The city of Hyderabad is known for its food, culture and development. The prosperity in the city has led many corporates to invest there, thus bringing the city under the purview of the CSR spending of the corporates. In the FY 2021-22, the district of Hyderabad received the highest share of total CSR funds spent...

World Health Day is celebrated on 7th April every year. Each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of 7th April marks the Foundation anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO), which was established in 1948. The theme for World Health Day 2024...

By 2030, the cumulative waste from India's solar capacity is estimated to reach 340 kilotonnes (kt), escalating to a staggering 19,000 kt by 2050, according to a recent report titled 'Enabling a Circular Economy in India’s Solar Industry – Assessing the Solar Waste Quantum', conducted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE),...