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Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS): Framework, Purpose and Global Health Impact

Context: Negotiations for the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) framework are in the last stages. About Pathogen Access & Benefit Sharing (PABS) Pathogen Access & Benefit Sharing (PABS) is the operational heart of the Pandemic Agreement. It is being...

Why Women’s Reservation Alone Is Not Enough: Gaps and Reforms

Context: Women’s Reservation in legislatures is often seen as a historic corrective to gender imbalance in politics. India, for instance, has one of the largest democratic electorates with high female voter participation, yet women’s representation in the Lok Sabha has...

Cold Spark Technology: Working, Uses and Advantages

Context: Following incidents of animal distress and human injury at the Thrissur Pooram festival, experts are advocating for a shift from traditional high-decibel fireworks to "Cold Spark technology" to mitigate health and environmental risks. Cold Spark Technology "Cold Sparkulars" offer...

Equity Deficit in Higher Education: Causes, Impact and Reforms

Context: The University Grants Commission (UGC) Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, have been put on hold by the Supreme Court of India, which noted that certain provisions appear unclear and may be susceptible to misuse. Concept...

Informal Sector in India: Economic Significance, Key Issues and Challenges

Context: Recent worker protests in Noida have highlighted growing vulnerabilities in India’s urban informal workforce. Informal Sector in India Definition and Scope The informal sector refers to economic activities that operate outside formal regulatory and institutional frameworks. It includes self-employed...

Climate Adaptation and Resilience: Pathways for India’s NDCs (2031–35)

Context: India is mainstreaming adaptation into its development strategy through updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and localised resilience models. Current State of Climate Vulnerability in India India is the ninth most climate-vulnerable nation globally. Between 1995 and 2024, India recorded...

Biotechnology: Potential, Regulatory Challenges and Implications for India

Context: Biotechnology is rapidly transforming sectors like healthcare, agriculture and industry, yet societies show uneven acceptance—embracing gene therapy while resisting GM crops Potential of Biotechnology Healthcare Revolution: Enables treatment of genetic and chronic diseases through gene therapy, CAR-T cell therapy...

Jain Heritage Museum: Art, Iconography, and Literature

Context: The newly inaugurated Jain Heritage Museum in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, serves as a repository for the Shramana tradition. ICore Traditions and Figures of Jainism Shramana Tradition: A non-Vedic, ancient Indian religious movement that operated parallel to the Vedic religion. It...

Synthetic Badminton Shuttles: Need, Characteristics, Benefits and Key Concerns

Context: The Governing Body of Badminton, Badminton World Federation (BWF), announced that it would test brands of synthetic shuttlecocks (synths) at Grade 3 and Junior International tournaments. BWF plans to replace the traditional feather shuttles with synths in top-tier tournaments...

Sekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary: Location, Biodiversity and Importance

Context: The Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary has been declared India's 99th Ramsar site. About Sekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary The Sekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary is an emerging wetland ecosystem known for its rich bird diversity and ecological importance. This sanctuary has...