The BRICS forum representing more than a quarter share of the world economy, has expanded its horizon with the inclusion of six new members, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia. The changes will come into effect from January 2024 and are expected to bring a fresh perspective to BRICS […]

Air pollution is contributing as one of the world’s major environmental and health issues, it claims around 11.65% of deaths globally. According to the recent publication of Lancet Planetary Health Journal (LPHJ), the increase in air pollution known as PM2.5 (Particulate Matter), has a co-relation to the increase in antibiotic resistance. According to the United

India has finally taken its victory walk on the moon through Pragyan Rover under the ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission. On 23 August 2023, the world witnessed India’s glorious space power when Chandrayaan 3 Vikram lander safely landed on the unexplored south pole of the moon and changed the old saying ‘ Chanda Mama Door Ke’. This

The world is facing the most severe crisis of the 21st century concerning climate change. Its detrimental impacts are affecting everyone in the form of frequent floods, landslides, etc., and are posing severe long-term challenges for mankind through continuous degradation of biodiversity, natural habitats, and the environment. The scenario is impacting each sector of the

Artificial sweeteners, the nonnutritive and low-calorie intense sweeteners, are an integral part of dietary products such as beverages, drugs, cosmetics, etc. Everyone, from kids to grandparents loves snacks rich in sugar due to the continuous lucrative marketing of sweetener-based product manufacturers. As sugary diets are prevalent and lead to overweight and obesity among children in

Cloud Seeding, is an artificial phenomenon to cause chemically induced rain. It is a weather modification process using dry ice (carbon-di-oxide), silver iodide, potassium iodide liquid propane, or aerosols performed. It is the alternative way to increase precipitation in drought-prone areas by spreading chemicals with the help of a plane, rocket, or an earth-based generator

The toxic nature of plastic waste is a global concern for which a ban on single-use plastic and recycling of plastic products has been formulated by many countries including India. As per the study, out of 13000 chemicals contained in Plastic, 3,200 are unsafe for human health. As per the WWF data, in the day-to-day

Loneliness is a state where individuals feel a social disconnect and lack companionship which impacts their mental well-being. Research has shown that more than 6% of the global population experience mental disorders. Chronic loneliness is associated with an increased risk of depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, and even premature mortality. As social networks and community connections

India has been steadily expanding its space capabilities and has made significant advancements in recent years. India’s rising space potential demonstrates its commitment to scientific research, technological advancements, and harnessing space-based applications for national security and development. These capabilities contribute to areas such as communication, navigation, disaster management, weather forecasting, resource mapping, and scientific research.

Achieving carbon neutrality is a vital component of global efforts to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For this, the United Nations (UN) has called for building a global coalition to achieve the target by 2050. It refers to the state in which the net carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions released into the atmosphere