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Major Indigenous Defence Technologies and Systems in India
India’s indigenous defence ecosystem spans missiles, aircraft, naval platforms, radars and artillery. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), public-sector manufacturers and private industry contribute to this effort....
Important Types of Unmanned Aerial Systems Used in India
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) combine an aircraft without an onboard pilot with ground control and communications systems. In India, they support military surveillance, reconnaissance, strike and logistics, as...
Audit and Accountability Frameworks for Cooperatives in India
Cooperative audit frameworks support financial transparency, protect members’ funds and strengthen governance. For multi-state cooperative societies, the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act and the 2026 Auditor’s Report Order provide...
Key Institutions Regulating Cooperative Societies in India
Cooperative societies operate across sectors such as agriculture, credit, housing and consumer goods, under a regulatory framework shared by the Union and state governments. Different laws and institutions...
High Seas Governance and the Law of the Sea
High seas governance is the international legal and institutional framework for activities in ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction. UNCLOS sets out maritime zones, state rights and duties, and...
Important Rock Art and Petroglyph Heritage Sites in India
India’s rock art ranges from engravings on river stones and open rock surfaces to paintings in natural shelters. These sites preserve evidence of artistic expression, human activity and...
Border Roads Organisation and Major Border Roads in India
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) develops and maintains strategic road infrastructure in India’s border regions and friendly neighbouring countries. Its work supports military mobility, connects remote communities and...
Endemic Wildlife of the Western Ghats
The Western Ghats are a major centre of biodiversity and endemism, with many species found nowhere else. Their varied habitats support distinctive plants and animals, while conservation must...
Key Global Biodiversity Conventions and Frameworks
Global biodiversity conventions and frameworks coordinate international action to conserve species and ecosystems, promote sustainable use, and share benefits fairly. They also establish targets, rules and scientific assessments...
Important Digital Platforms for Transport Governance in India
Digital platforms support transport governance by bringing vehicle, driver, accident and insurance information into more accessible systems. Their value lies in streamlining public services and enabling authorities to...
Community-Based Wildlife Tourism in India
Community-based wildlife tourism links conservation with local livelihoods by involving communities in planning and managing visitor activities. In India, this approach operates within wildlife-protection rules and can support...
