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Groundwater Contamination in India

Groundwater contamination in India is a critical issue affecting millions, driven by both natural and human-induced factors. Below is a comprehensive overview based on recent data:

posted by 8th Aug 2025

India Japan ties

India and Japan share a robust and multifaceted relationship, underpinned by their Special Strategic and Global Partnership (established in 2014). This partnership is a cornerstone of India's Act East Policy and Japan's Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision, aimed at fostering mutual economic growth, strategic alignment, and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. Below is an overview of India-Japan relations, focusing on key dimensions.

posted by 7th Aug 2025

India's East Asia Outreach Programme

India's East Asia Outreach, primarily through its Act East Policy (AEP), is a strategic initiative launched in 2014 as an evolution of the Look East Policy (LEP) from the 1990s

posted by 7th Aug 2025

Biochar

Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced by heating organic biomass (e.g., wood, crop residues, or manure) in a low-oxygen environment through a process called pyrolysis.

posted by 7th Aug 2025

Platform Fee for Industry Standards

The pendency of cases related to untouchability in India, particularly under the Protection of Civil Rights Act (PCR Act), 1955, remains a significant issue, with over 97% of cases pending in courts as per the Union government’s 2022 annual report. Below is a detailed overview based on available information:

posted by 19th Jul 2025