Daily Archives: June 9, 2025

The Aravalli Green Wall Project

The Aravalli Green Wall Project, an ambitious initiative by the Indian government, was recently highlighted on World Environment Day by the Prime Minister. This project aims to establish a vast green belt across the Aravalli Range, primarily to combat desertification and enhance ecological stability. Project Overview Inspired by Africa’s Great …

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Free Trade Agreements

India’s recent Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK, which eliminates tariffs on garments, presents a significant opportunity for the nation’s textile and apparel industry. Similar FTAs with major markets like the EU and USA could further propel exports, generate employment, and enhance India’s global competitiveness in this crucial sector. …

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Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)

Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) offers a revolutionary approach to renewable energy by seamlessly blending solar technology directly into a building’s structure. Unlike traditional rooftop solar (RTS) systems, BIPV elements become an integral part of the building’s architectural design, effectively turning entire structures into electricity generators. What is BIPV? BIPV systems are …

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International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

Context:  ICRISAT, in collaboration with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), has launched the ICRISAT Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA) to enhance agricultural collaboration among developing nations. Overview of ICRISAT A non-profit, apolitical international research organization dedicated to improving agriculture in dryland regions of Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, benefiting over 2 …

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