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Small countries must together create structures that can defend against global powers
Aug 16, 2019

Small countries must together create structures that can defend against global powers

The talk by Boris Tadić focuses on African issues as they are becoming strategically important for the future of mankind and for the sustainability o

Smaller states are leading India’s path to a greener economy
Dec 18, 2020

Smaller states are leading India’s path to a greener economy

Our future as a country depends upon the route we take towards growth and, at the same time, how we resolve our environmental challenges.

Space technology and global health: A need for global regulatory governance framework
Sep 21, 2023

Space technology and global health: A need for global regulatory governance framework

There is a growing need for global governance of space technology. India, being one of the earliest and most successful spacefaring states, could play

Sustainable business practices: Imperatives and pathways
Aug 11, 2023

Sustainable business practices: Imperatives and pathways

A move towards universal business sustainability will need a multi-stakeholder approach, legal enforcement, and government policies

The enduring challenges in mobilising green finance
Nov 02, 2021

The enduring challenges in mobilising green finance

The financial products conceptualised so far are not yet catering to the needs of the poor affected by climate change, especially at the critical inte

The G20 Digital Agenda: Cross-Presidency Priorities
Nov 24, 2023

The G20 Digital Agenda: Cross-Presidency Priorities

The G20 Digital Agenda: Cross-Presidency Priorities white paper, co-authored by the World Economic Forum and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), underscores the importance of a cohesive digital strategy within the G20.

The India-China Border Question: An Analysis of International Law and State Practices
Dec 16, 2020

The India-China Border Question: An Analysis of International Law and State Practices

Over the years, India has attempted to find political as well as legal solutions to its border dispute with China; these efforts have met with little success. This paper argues that the reason a resolution to the India–China border issue remains elusive is the inadequate understanding—and enforcement—of International Law. It examines the sustainability of China’s position, as well as its general approach to International Law, its interpre

The Lobito Corridor: The West’s bid against Chinese domination in Central Africa
Dec 11, 2023

The Lobito Corridor: The West’s bid against Chinese domination in Central Africa

The wide array of economic sectors covered under the PGII’s Lobito Corridor is aimed at countering Chinese presence in African countries

The machine’s rage against the planet
Oct 17, 2021

The machine’s rage against the planet

How AI systems impact the environment and how we can be more sustainable in their design, development, and deployment

The silent threat: Exploring the link between air pollution and diabetes
Nov 14, 2023

The silent threat: Exploring the link between air pollution and diabetes

Recent research has drawn attention to the potential link between air pollution and diabetes, indicating that environmental factors may play a crucial

The twin-connection: Revitalising sister-city relationships
Apr 08, 2024

The twin-connection: Revitalising sister-city relationships

As the world faces unprecedented challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and disparities, sister-city relationships can help nurture a harmoniou

Towards a 10-trillion-Dollar Indian Economy based on the SDG agenda
Jan 26, 2022

Towards a 10-trillion-Dollar Indian Economy based on the SDG agenda

India’s trajectory towards becoming a powerhouse economy is only possible by reconciling between the irreconcilable trinity of equity, efficiency an

Towards sustainable fashion apparel supply chains
Aug 11, 2023

Towards sustainable fashion apparel supply chains

As transparency and sustainability become defining factors in consumer choices, luxury brands have an opportunity to drive responsible practices withi

Towards Universal Social Security: Priorities for the G20
Jan 03, 2023

Towards Universal Social Security: Priorities for the G20

At least 4 billion people around the world are yet to be covered by any form of social security, and therefore vulnerable to economic, social, and environmental shocks. This paper examines the state of social security in the Group of Twenty (G20) economies—home to 63 percent of the global population. It finds gaps in social security financing in these countries: between universal coverage and actual coverage, and between countries of the Global

Tracking India’s Progress in Clean Water and Sanitation: A Sub-National Analysis
Jun 01, 2020

Tracking India’s Progress in Clean Water and Sanitation: A Sub-National Analysis

This paper creates an index to track the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation) across India’s states. The SDG 6 index incorporates both supply-side indicators and demand management variables, as well as institutional interventions. In this paper, state-wise indices are constructed to identify their respective performances in the domains of access to clean water and provision of sanitation facilitie

Valuing water for a smart and sustainable city: Lessons from Kolkata
Aug 21, 2023

Valuing water for a smart and sustainable city: Lessons from Kolkata

The issue of valuing water is contentious because of its physical, political and economic dimensions. Yet, it is an important debate, as valuation is key in estimating the benefits and costs of different management options. An effective valuation supports better informed decision-making in the allocation and use of the resource, as well as in the implementation of SDG6, i.e. to “ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanita

Water Valuation and Pricing in India: Imperatives for Sustainable Water Governance
Nov 02, 2023

Water Valuation and Pricing in India: Imperatives for Sustainable Water Governance

This paper highlights the importance of water valuation and pricing for sustainable and efficient water allocation and management in India. An efficient water-pricing mechanism could be a tool to address the impending crisis of water scarcity, which necessitates a robust, objective, and holistic valuation technique. Every unit of water consumed for economic purposes has an ecological footprint, and this opportunity cost or externality factor need

What the G20 can do for Small Island Developing States
Sep 12, 2023

What the G20 can do for Small Island Developing States

Against the contemporary background of strong systemic shocks to the global economy, the Group of Twenty (G20) must address the stagnation in developmental priorities and spur economic growth. As the current steward of the rotating presidency within the G20, India has acquired a unique podium to spearhead discussions on pivotal global challenges.

Why Is the Indo-Pacific Important for Europe?
Feb 25, 2022

Why Is the Indo-Pacific Important for Europe?

A proactive Europe is welcomed by many in the Indo-Pacific, a reality highlighted by a recent ministerial forum focused on cooperation in the region.

World Pulses Day 2023: The role of pulses for a sustainable future
Feb 10, 2023

World Pulses Day 2023: The role of pulses for a sustainable future

It is vital to raise awareness about the benefits of eating pulses that are high in macronutrients for both sustainability and dietary needs

 Archiving the internet in DNA
Apr 13, 2023

 Archiving the internet in DNA

Data storage in DNA could help replace large databanks and reduce the climate impact of data storage in the long run

अंतराळात स्थिरता राखण्याचे महत्व
Aug 03, 2023

अंतराळात स्थिरता राखण्याचे महत्व

नवीन आणि उदयोन्मुख तंत्रज्ञानाचा विकास लक्षात घेता, अवकाशातील टिकावूपणाची निकडीची भावना लवकरच गगनाला भिडणार आहे.

अंतरिक्ष को टिकाऊ कैसे बनाएं?
Oct 28, 2022

अंतरिक्ष को टिकाऊ कैसे बनाएं?

नई और उभरती हुई तकनीकों के विकास को देखते हुए अंतरिक्ष को

अमृत महोत्सव: वो 10 नीतियाँ, जिनकी वजह से निर्माण हो रहा है एक चिरस्थायी भारतवर्ष का!
Sep 07, 2022

अमृत महोत्सव: वो 10 नीतियाँ, जिनकी वजह से निर्माण हो रहा है एक चिरस्थायी भारतवर्ष का!

यह केवल पुराने भारत का उत्सव नहीं है, बल्कि वर्तमान और भविष्य के आकांक्षापूर्ण और महत्वाकांक्षी भारत का उत्सव है. इसी संदर्भ में यह सारांश ऐसी 10 नीतियों की चर्चा करता है, जो �

आपल्या किनारपट्ट्या धोक्याच्या उंबरठ्यावर
Jun 15, 2021

आपल्या किनारपट्ट्या धोक्याच्या उंबरठ्यावर

२०१९ मध्ये आठपैकी पाच चक्रीवादळे अरबी समुद्रात निर्माण झाली, हे अत्यंत चिंताजनक आहे. म्हणूनच किनारपट्टीकडे पाहण्याचा आपला दृष्टिकोन बदलायला हवा.

आर्टिफिशल इंटेलिजन्सची दुसरी बाजू
May 05, 2021

आर्टिफिशल इंटेलिजन्सची दुसरी बाजू

सध्याच्या साथरोगासारखी अत्यंत टोकाची तणावग्रस्त परिस्थिती उद्भवली, तर आण्विक प्रकल्पामधील अंतर्गत धोके आणखी गंभीर होण्याची शक्यता असते.

उदयोन्मुख अर्थव्यवस्थांमधील एआयचं डीकोडिंग
Feb 19, 2024

उदयोन्मुख अर्थव्यवस्थांमधील एआयचं डीकोडिंग

उदयोन्मुख बाजारपेठांमध्ये कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता लक्षणी�

कर्जफेडीची क्षमता प्राप्त करणे मालदिवला अवघड?
Aug 18, 2023

कर्जफेडीची क्षमता प्राप्त करणे मालदिवला अवघड?

जागतिक मंदीमुळे कर्जफेडीसाठी अर्थपुरवटा करणे मालदिव सरकारला कठीण होऊन बसले आहे.

क्या OIC ख़ामोशी से उइगर मुसलमानों पर ज़ुल्म को बढ़ावा दे रहा है?
Jul 31, 2023

क्या OIC ख़ामोशी से उइगर मुसलमानों पर ज़ुल्म को बढ़ावा दे रहा है?

क्या OIC के सदस्य देशों में चीन का विदेशी निवेश इन देशों के �

ग्लोकलाइज़ेशन और टिकाऊ विकास के लक्ष्य
Jun 03, 2021

ग्लोकलाइज़ेशन और टिकाऊ विकास के लक्ष्य

ग्लोकलाइज़ेशन का आशय वैश्विक कारकों के स्थानीय स्तर पर इ

ग्लोबलायझेशनकडून स्लोबलायझेशनकडे…
Jun 02, 2021

ग्लोबलायझेशनकडून स्लोबलायझेशनकडे…

जागतिकीकरणापासून पूर्णपणे फारकत घ्यायची असे नाही, पण देशांतर्गत सक्षमीकरण तेवढंच महत्वपूर्ण आहे याची जाणीव असणे म्हणजेच ‘स्लोबलायझेशन’.

ट्विन कनेक्शन: देशांमधील 'सिस्टर-सिटी' संबंधांना प्रोत्साहन
May 03, 2024

ट्विन कनेक्शन: देशांमधील 'सिस्टर-सिटी' संबंधांना प्रोत्साहन

जागतिक वातावरणातील बदल, साथीने येणारे रोगराईचे प्रादुर�

डिजिटल भविष्य कोणाच्या हाती?
Jun 24, 2019

डिजिटल भविष्य कोणाच्या हाती?

तंत्रज्ञानाचा इतिहास तसा फार काही भरवशाचा नाही त्यामुळे तंत्रज्ञानाच्या संभाव्य परिणामांकडे केवळ शक्यता आहेत, असे मानणे भाबडेपणाचे ठरेल.

डेमोग्राफिक डिव्हिडंड म्हणजेच लोकसंख्येवर आधारित फायदे कसे मिळवायचे?
Mar 11, 2024

डेमोग्राफिक डिव्हिडंड म्हणजेच लोकसंख्येवर आधारित फायदे कसे मिळवायचे?

कर्मचारीवर्गात महिलांचा सहभाग वाढवणे हे केवळ अधिक न्या�

दुधारी तलवार: चीनचे विकास भागीदारीचे प्रारूप आणि इंडो-पॅसिफिक
Oct 14, 2023

दुधारी तलवार: चीनचे विकास भागीदारीचे प्रारूप आणि इंडो-पॅसिफिक

२०२१ मध्ये घेतलेल्या ‘जागतिक विकास पुढाकारा’द्वारे, चीन विकास सहकार्याकडे आपला दृष्टिकोन पुनर्संचयित करण्याचा आणि पुन: परिभाषित करण्याचा विचार करत आहे.

नफेखोर व्यापारामुळे जीवसृष्टी धोक्यात
May 08, 2020

नफेखोर व्यापारामुळे जीवसृष्टी धोक्यात

आंतरराष्ट्रीय व्यापारामुळे जैवविविधतेचा ऱ्हास होत असून, जगातील ३०% प्रजाती धोक्यात आहेत. म्हणूनच आंतरराष्ट्रीय व्यापारी धोरणांचा पुनर्विचार आवश्यक आहे.

पीपुल्स रिपब्लिक ऑफ़ चाइना (PRC) का उपग्रह कार्यक्रम: एक बढ़ता ख़तरा
Jul 22, 2022

पीपुल्स रिपब्लिक ऑफ़ चाइना (PRC) का उपग्रह कार्यक्रम: एक बढ़ता ख़तरा

डिजिटल कनेक्टिविटी किसी भी लिहाज से एक वरदान से कम नहीं ह�

बदलाचे कोंब: भारताची कृषी तंत्रज्ञान क्रांती
Jan 23, 2024

बदलाचे कोंब: भारताची कृषी तंत्रज्ञान क्रांती

भारताचे कृषी-तंत्रज्ञान प्रभावी प्रगती करत आहे आणि जागत�

भविष्य की दिशा: महामारी के बीच टिकाऊ और हरित विकास का रास्ता
Feb 27, 2021

भविष्य की दिशा: महामारी के बीच टिकाऊ और हरित विकास का रास्ता

संयुक्त राष्ट्र ने “बिल्डिंग बैक बेटर” योजना से जुड़ी रू

भारत में प्राकृतिक गैस की खपत: इससे जुड़े दो क्षेत्रों की ताज़ा स्थिति
Jun 24, 2022

भारत में प्राकृतिक गैस की खपत: इससे जुड़े दो क्षेत्रों की ताज़ा स्थिति

घरेलू गैस की उपलब्धता में कमी के कारण भारत में प्राकृतिक �