Developed Countries are Dodging Responsibility on Global Fund for Climate Justice
Under the UN guidance, a transitional committee on loss and damage due to climate emergency has clinched an agreement of recommendations on operationalising a global fund for vulnerable countries and communities on November 4, 2023, in Abu Dhabi (UAE).
Inclusive Sustainability: Ensuring Climate Change Policies Address Persons with Disabilities
Among the most climate-vulnerable groups or weaker sections of society, persons with disabilities (PwDs) have been facing extreme challenges due to climate change and disasters than others.
Journey is the Reward: IAF in Transition toward Transformation
Indian Air Force (IAF) will celebrate its 91st anniversary on 8 October 2023. A proud day for all Indians, whether natural or naturalized or with roots in India yet settled abroad.
Digital Public Infrastructure and the G20: A Framework for Global Governance
The recently concluded G20 summit under India’s presidency had many positives. One amongst them is the 'G20 Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure'. The G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration backed the 'G20 Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)', a voluntary and suggested framework for the development, deployment and governance of DPI.
Bharat or India? In Search for National Identity
Article 1 of the Constitution of India states that 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States', which is being used for the first time smartly as a political-cultural strategy by the highest authority of India.
In Conversation with Priti Patnaik (GHF) on the proposed Pandemic Treaty (WHO) and Global Health
Animesh Roul, Executive Director, Society for the Study of Peace and Conflict, New Delhi, engaged in a conversation with Priti Patnaik, the Founding Editor of Geneva Health Files (GHF). The discussion centred around the proposed pandemic treaty and the principal challenges that lie ahead for this treaty.
In Conversation with David P. Fidler (CFR) on the Proposed Pandemic Treaty, Global Health, and India
"I do not think a pandemic treaty is a good response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nothing in the WHO-sponsored negotiation process so far has changed my perspective," says global health expert David P. Fidler, Senior Fellow at Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the author of "A New U.S.
Chasing the Moon: China's Quest to Lead the Technological Space Race
China's foray into space exploration began in the late 20th century and has experienced remarkable growth in the early 21st century. Initially, there was some criticism about China's space program, and it was often mentioned that China is reverse-engineering Russian technology.
Artemis Accords: India’s Policy Shift
Technology was at the centre stage during the Indian Prime Minister's visit to the United States in June 2023.