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Courts, Spectrum and the State: Defining the Boundaries of Sovereign Power
Courts, Spectrum and the State: Defining the Boundaries of Sovereign Power

Recent Supreme Court and Bombay High Court judgments have clarified the scope of Sovereign Power over public resources such as spectrum while reaffirming constitutional limits on executive authority. The rulings strengthen the Public Trust Doctrine, contractual certainty, transparency, and accountable governance in India’s resource allocation framework.

Forest Conservation and Poverty Reduction: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Forest Conservation and Poverty Reduction: Two Sides of the Same Coin

A new global study reveals that forest conservation and poverty reduction are deeply interconnected. Forests near communities dependent on fuelwood often experience biodiversity loss, highlighting the need for clean energy, sustainable livelihoods, and community-led conservation to protect ecosystems and improve human well-being.

Bt Cotton and India's Cotton Productivity Mission: Can Innovation Revive Cotton Growth?
Why India’s Cotton Productivity Has Stagnated Despite Bt Cotton

India’s Cotton Productivity Mission aims to boost cotton yields from 441 kg/ha to 755 kg/ha by 2031. The initiative has renewed debate on Bt Cotton, biotechnology, seed innovation, and regulatory reforms needed to revive productivity and strengthen India’s textile economy.

Rethinking India's Fiscal Health Index (FHI): Balancing Fiscal Prudence with Social Development
Evaluating State Finances in India: The Role of the Fiscal Health Index (FHI)

The Fiscal Health Index (FHI) evaluates the financial performance of Indian states through indicators such as revenue mobilisation, expenditure quality, fiscal prudence, and debt sustainability. It has sparked debate on balancing sound public finances with social development outcomes.

Global Environment Facility (GEF): Understanding the Global Biodiversity Funding Crisis
Why the Decline in GEF Funding Matters for Global Biodiversity Conservation

The Global Environment Facility (GEF), the world’s largest environmental funding mechanism, is facing a major biodiversity funding crunch after a 36% reduction in its conservation pool. The crisis is accelerating the shift toward private finance, innovative green investments, and community-led conservation models.

Mount Arafat: The Spiritual Heart of the Hajj Pilgrimage
Mount Arafat: The Spiritual Heart of the Hajj Pilgrimage

Every year, millions of Muslims gather at Mount Arafat, the spiritual heart of the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. As rising temperatures intensify heat-related risks, the event highlights the growing challenge of balancing religious traditions with climate resilience.

The Mechanics of Lunar Cycles and the Blue Moon Phenomenon
The Mechanics of Lunar Cycles and the Blue Moon Phenomenon

The Blue Moon is a rare astronomical event caused by the mismatch between the lunar cycle and the calendar year. Understanding synodic and sidereal months helps explain how lunar phases, orbital motion, and celestial mechanics shape this fascinating phenomenon.

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