In recent years, the role of digital radio in disaster management has become increasingly significant. Traditional communication systems often fail during natural or man-made disasters, leading to a...
The devastating impacts of industrialization and wartime activities through the late 19th and early 20th centuries sparked early efforts to establish environmental protections through international cooperation and arrangements....
The 1963 Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty prohibits nuclear weapons tests or any other nuclear explosions in the atmosphere, outer space, and under water. Background In the early...
London Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter (LC) was adopted in 1972 and has been updated several times since. The...
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (simply Rotterdam Convention) is a multilateral treaty aimed at protecting human...
Invasive species pose a significant threat to ecosystems, biodiversity, and economies around the world. The Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) is a global organization dedicated to combating the...
Chitrakathi is a traditional Indian folk-art form that involves visual storytelling through paintings, puppets, and leather shadows. It is practiced by the Thakar tribe who reside in the...
In recent years, traditional Indian art forms have gained global recognition, providing a boost to local artisans. However, some ancient arts like Dhokra face existential threats from rapid...
The Union Cabinet had approved the amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of SC in Odisha. It also approved amending the Constitution...
According to Economic Survey 2016-17, the inter-state migration of workers in India has increased substantially to 90 lakh annually between 2011-16 period compared to the previous years. The...
