Introduction India’s journey in space science and technology is a story of vision, innovation, and self-reliance. From its modest beginnings in the 1960s to becoming a globally recognized spacefaring nation, India has leveraged space technology not only for scientific exploration but also for socio-economic development. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), established in 1969 under…
Introduction Landslides are mass movements of soil, rock, and debris down a slope due to gravity, often accelerated by rainfall, earthquakes, or human interventions. They pose a serious geological hazard, particularly in mountainous regions, causing loss of life, damage to infrastructure, disruption of transportation, and environmental degradation. India, with its diverse topography, experiences frequent landslides,…
Introduction Biological disasters, particularly pandemics, have emerged as some of the most complex and devastating challenges for modern societies. India, with its vast population, diverse ecology, and varying levels of healthcare infrastructure, is particularly vulnerable. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed many gaps in India’s biological disaster preparedness, but it also catalyzed reforms. In this essay, we…