Multinational corporations often sell less healthy food in low-income countries than in rich countries. Health star ratings for food products averaged 2.3 for rich countries versus 1.8 for poor countries, reflecting a disparity bordering on exploitation. Coconut oil, once linked to heart disease, is now promoted for its neuroprotective properties. Seed oils, previously heavily promoted,…
Today is Good Governance and holds special significance as it is the 100th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. To celebrate this milestone, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has announced a week-long campaign titled ‘Going to Village’ from 19 to 24 December 2024. The initiative aims to bring governance to the grassroots…
India is at a unique stage in its demographic transition. India is characterized by a rise in its young population, which could be an opportunity to accelerate growth. However, a parallel phenomenon that needs equal attention in the context of India’s economic development is the rapidly aging population. Aging is a continuous, irreversible, universal process…
The Secular Civil Code, also known as the Uniform Civil Code, proposes a single set of laws governing personal matters—such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and property rights—for all citizens, regardless of their religious affiliation. India currently operates under multiple personal laws based on religion, including Hindu law, Muslim law (Sharia), and Christian law. The Secular…
Integrate urban wet waste composting into the National Mission on Natural Farming to meet the compost demand of farmers. Decentralized Waste Management: Promote city-farmer partnerships for local composting solutions. Strengthen farmer training programs in composting techniques and soil health management. Increase waste segregation practices at source through mass awareness and investment in infrastructure. Provide subsidies…
Awareness campaigns like those run by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) can help spread knowledge about fire prevention and emergency response. Providing incentives like subsidies or grants to hospitals that comply with fire safety standards can promote better implementation. The tragic hospital fire in Jhansi is a stark reminder of the ongoing lapses in…
Recently, an investigation has revealed that the drug addiction epidemic, mostly affecting young men, is spreading across India. Drug abuse is a significant social and health issue in India. India’s diverse population, large youth demographics, and economic disparities contribute to the complex nature of drug abuse in the country. Changing cultural values, increased economic stress…
About 85% of the total waste generated by healthcare activities is a normal, non-hazardous waste. The remaining 15% is considered hazardous material that may be infectious, toxic, carcinogenic, flammable, corrosive, reactive, explosive, or radioactive. An estimated 16 billion injections are performed worldwide each year, but not all needles and syringes are disposed of properly. Open…
The One Nation One Subscription scheme, approved by the Government of India, aims to provide nationwide access to over 13,000 scholarly journals for students, teachers, and researchers in higher education institutions. With a budget of ₹6,000 crores for 2025-2027, it seeks to promote research and innovation across the country. The “One Nation One Subscription” (ONOS)…
A Game-Changer in Défense On November 12, 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting the first flight test of India’s Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). Launched from a mobile articulated launcher at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, this test marked a monumental…
