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Biosafety Mechanism in India

An expert committee, appointed by Supreme Court, has recommended a 10-year moratorium on field trials of all genetically modified (GM) food crops and a complete ban on field...

November 24, 2012

Cold Start Doctrine

What is Cold Start Doctrine? Cold Start is a military doctrine developed by the Indian Armed Forces. It involves the various branches of India’s military conducting offensive operations...

November 24, 2012

G-Zero

In May 2012, a book titled "Every Nation for Itself: Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World" was published by political scientist Ian Bremmer. The book describes the...

November 24, 2012

Classification of the Prehistoric Period

Prehistoric period refers to the period of human history between the first known use of stone tools by hominins around 3.3 million years ago till the advent of...

November 24, 2012

Steps Taken by Government to Tackle LWE

Government has adopted both violent and peaceful strategies to tackle threat posed by naxals. But lately it seems government is keener to follow peaceful strategy of development as...

November 24, 2012

Scientific research challenges in India

Scientific research in India has played a crucial role in advancing national development, from agriculture and healthcare to space exploration and information technology. Despite a strong legacy of...

November 24, 2012

Structural Reforms in Indian Economy

Of late 2011 and early 2012, Indian economy has shown resilience and positive growth momentum. It is true that India has come out reasonable well in macro-economic policy...

November 24, 2012

Tax Increment Financing

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a public financing mechanism used by governments to stimulate urban redevelopment, infrastructure development, and economic growth in specific areas. Under this system, future...

November 24, 2012

India Myanmar Relations

At the time of its independence in 1948, Myanmar had not joined the Commonwealth due to too much bitterness towards British. Immediately afterwards, Burma came under the grip...

November 24, 2012

Reproductive Tourism in India

What is Reproductive Tourism? · Reproductive Tourism is the practice of travelling to another country for fertility treatments. It is closely linked to the practice of commercial surrogacy....

November 24, 2012

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