Introduction Poverty alleviation has been one of the key priorities of the Indian government since independence. Rural India, where a large section of the population depends on agriculture and daily wage labor, faces persistent poverty, unemployment, and income disparity. To address this issue, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was enacted in…
Introduction The G20 Summit, an influential gathering of the world’s major economies, plays a pivotal role in addressing global economic, social, and environmental challenges. The 2024 G20 Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, embraced the theme “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet.” This theme underscored the need for equitable growth, sustainability, and…
Introduction Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global initiative launched by the United Nations (UN) to address pressing challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation. The SDGs were adopted in 2015 as part of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, comprising 17 goals with 169 targets. These goals serve as a…
Introduction Biotechnology is one of the most transformative fields of modern science, driving economic growth and business development worldwide. From pharmaceuticals to agriculture and industrial applications, biotechnology plays a pivotal role in shaping industries, improving productivity, and fostering innovation. In this article, we will explore how biotechnology contributes to economic growth and the ways businesses…
Urbanization, the process by which cities and towns expand as human populations increase, is one of the most transformative forces shaping the modern world. As human settlements grow, they encroach upon natural landscapes, leading to the destruction or alteration of wildlife habitats. This widespread urban sprawl has profound consequences for biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the…
Green energy, also known as renewable energy, refers to energy generated from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, geothermal heat, and more. These energy sources are replenishable and environmentally friendly, unlike fossil fuels that deplete over time and contribute significantly to climate change. The transition to green energy technologies has become imperative to…
Introduction The world’s agricultural sector is currently at a critical juncture. As the global population continues to grow, farmers are being pushed to meet increasing food demands while grappling with challenges like climate change, diminishing natural resources, and the need for sustainable farming practices. In this context, biotechnology in agriculture offers transformative solutions that could…
Introduction Water is one of the most essential resources for sustaining life on Earth. However, despite covering approximately 71% of the planet’s surface, freshwater availability is extremely limited. The water crisis has emerged as a global challenge due to factors such as population growth, climate change, pollution, and unsustainable water use. Water scarcity not only…
Introduction Sustainable development is a crucial global challenge that requires concerted efforts at both national and international levels. In India, a country with a population of over 1.4 billion people, rapid economic growth, and severe social inequalities, sustainable development has become a cornerstone of the nation’s development strategy. The role of international financial institutions such…
1. Definition of Nanoscience Nanoscience is the study of materials, devices, and systems that have unique properties and behaviors due to their size on the nanometer scale (one nanometer is equal to one billionth of a meter). It involves understanding the physical, chemical, and biological properties of nanomaterials and exploring how these properties change when…