India’s startup ecosystem has rapidly evolved over the past decade, emerging as one of the largest and most dynamic ecosystems in the world. To provide active support to India’s continuously growing startup arena, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has launched an innovative digital platform the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry […]
The shrinking of global carbon sinks, especially forests, due to climate change and human activities like deforestation presents a growing threat to environmental sustainability. Forests, which historically absorbed significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), are now struggling to maintain this function due to rising degradation, particularly in tropical regions. The ability of forests to sequester
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Sustainability challenges market dynamics as the interplay between market dynamics and competitiveness puts significant pressure on business strategy with the need to align environmental goals with financial and operational realities. The evolving market landscape shows that firms must integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles to remain competitive. Balancing these competing forces is a challenge
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Climate change is threatening the planet’s ecosystem and biodiversity, specifically the aquatic ecosystem at an unprecedented speed. It is disrupting aquatic ecosystems globally by altering temperatures, increasing ocean acidity, causing sea level rise, and creating deoxygenated zones. These changes threaten biodiversity, food security, and the health of ecosystems that millions of species, including humans, depend
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SECTOR REPORTS Sector Specific Report – (Space) – September 2024 India tasted great success on August 23, 2023, with the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon’s South Pole. This huge achievement led India to become the first country to land in this region and the fourth country to accomplish a successful lunar landing. To
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l September 2024 Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Ministry of Tourism, GoI has introduced the National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism to foster eco-friendly and socially responsible tourism practices in the country. The strategy aims to balance tourism growth with environmental protection, cultural preservation, and empowerment of
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The hospitality industry is rapidly undergoing a significant transformation owing to the rise in technological advancements, increased awareness of sustainability, and the changing expectations of global travelers. As the world shifts towards responsible consumption, next-generation hospitality education is evolving to meet these challenges. It is preparing students not just to manage hotels and restaurants but
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues as an estimated 8 million tons of plastic waste enter the oceans every year. Plastic waste, especially non-biodegradable materials like polyethylene (PE) and polyurethane (PU), poses a severe environmental threat, by polluting oceans, harming wildlife, and clogging landfills. Despite efforts to reduce plastic consumption and
The World Bank has recently introduced the “B-Ready Index” (Business-Ready Index) as its new flagship report, replacing its earlier “Doing Business Report”. It is a ground-breaking initiative that aims to focus on quantitatively assessing the business environment across world economies. It has been formulated as per the recommendations from World Bank experts, governments, civil society
As the urgency to combat climate change intensifies, the search for efficient renewable energy technologies has become paramount. Among these innovations, solar paraboloid technology stands out as a promising solution that enhances the efficiency of solar power generation. It offers a high-efficiency method of harnessing solar energy, aligning with climate commitments by providing a clean,
