Grey Zone warfare of China

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Grey-zone war can be defined as a type of conflict that is not a conventional war, but it also lacks action between states that are diplomatic or economic with high-tension moves. This type of war is also very dangerous and affects the target state the most because dynamic action and intention is not easy to perform. Here, the strategy that China has adopted against Taiwan is rapidly turning into a 'grey-zone' war, which is a matter of concern for the international community due to the risks that exist to regional stability and security. ... Read More

World Day Against Child Labour

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In 2002, the International Labour Organization (ILO) established 12 June as the World Day Against Child Labour to raise awareness of the global issue of child labour and advocate for its elimination. ... Read More

Liquidity Trap in India: How Low Interest Rates Could Spell Disaster

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A liquidity trap in India is becoming a concern as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintains key interest rates at 6.50% amid rising inflation and stagnant economic growth. Despite efforts to manage liquidity through instruments such as the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) and the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF), high savings rates and cautious consumer behaviors are inhibiting economic stimulus, echoing challenges seen in other economies facing liquidity traps. ... Read More

Sixth Schedule Demand of Ladakh: Arguments For and Against

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The demand for Sixth Schedule status has intensified in Ladakh, driven by concerns over cultural preservation, environmental protection and political autonomy following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Despite several rounds of talks with the central government, local leaders and activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, continue to insist on constitutional safeguards to protect the region's unique identity and fragile ecosystem, reflecting widespread public discontent and unity in Leh and Kargil ... Read More

Know All About PM JI-VAN Scheme: The Game-Changer for India’s Energy Security and Environment

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The Pradhan Mantri G-WAN (Biofuels-Environmentally Friendly Crop Waste Reduction) scheme launched in March 2019 aims to support the setting up of second generation (2G) ethanol projects using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstocks. As of September 2023, Rs 880 crore has been sanctioned for various 2G ethanol projects, which will augment the availability of ethanol for the ethanol blending petrol programme and reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports ... Read More