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Nasa research quantifies fall in air pollution due to Covid-19 pandemic

The study used computer models to establish that the nitrogen dioxide concentrations since February were lower by around 20%. Read more »
IPEF and the global economy

RCEP: Asia Pacific trade pact will amplify Chinese power

The agreement means the US and the EU will have little say in deciding the direction of the booming Asian economy. Read more »
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KGBVs: Budget constraints, apathy cripple institution for girls from marginalised sections

While increasing the capacity of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, the authorities also should focus non-economic issues that plague the institution. Read more »
Road accidents and deaths worldwide

Speed kills: A time to remember road traffic accident victims

India tops in the number of reported road accident deaths, followed by China and the United States. Read more »
India e-commerce policy

e-commerce policy must focus on investment, infrastructure

The government should stimulate investment flow all along the value chain, triggering higher productivity, efficiency and security. Read more »
Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package offers nothing to informal sector workers

Atmanirbhar Bharat: Some practical steps to boost manufacturing in MSME sector

To become a manufacturing hub, India must create clusters that manufacture specialised goods and become a part of the global supply chain. Read more »
3d printing of body parts

Vision 2040: 15 trends that will shape the future of healthcare industry

Augmented intelligence, IoT, and AV/VR will improve the quality and delivery of at-home healthcare, while telemedicine will replace primary care. Read more »
economic recovery by indian states

Covid-19: Digital preparedness, strong local government key to economic recovery

Demography, health infrastructure, job creation, digital preparedness and local self-governments will determine the pace of recovery by states. Read more »
The World Tsunami Awareness Day

Global disaster risk reduction efforts need a renewed push

Multilateral partnerships for disaster risk reduction are being reduced to bilateral engagements riddled with narrow geopolitical interests. Read more »
global warming and climate change

Delhi smog: How fair is it to blame stubble burning

Transportation contributes 41% to urban pollution, industry 18% and dust 21%. Stubble burning worsens the situation by preventing dispersion. Read more »