Climate Finance Challenges in South Asia: Barriers, Solutions & Future Pathways
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Balancing Voter Privacy and Electoral Transparency: Challenges of Booth-Level Data & Video Recordings <stron/p> Introduction Free and fair elections form the foundation of any democracy, ensuring legitimacy and public trust in governance. In India, where over 96 crore citizens are registered voters, the integrity and transparency of electoral processes are vital for maintaining democratic confidence.
Special Intensive Revision: A Test Case and Necessary Reform in India’s Electoral Management Introduction: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls is a time-bound, house-to-house verification and rationalisation of the electoral register initiated by the Election Commission of India (ECI) under its constitutional authority (Article 324) and statutory mandate (Section 21 of the Representation
Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India: Streamlining Welfare Delivery and Ensuring Inclusive Growth <strong Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India is gaining traction as a potential game-changer in social welfare and inclusive growth. A Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a policy model whereby every citizen receives a periodic, unconditional cash transfer, irrespective of employment
Global Climate Governance Reform: The Need for a UN Climate Change Council Global Climate Governance Reform: The Need for a UN Climate Change Council
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Transnational Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia: India’s Strategic Regional Response Introduction Transnational cyber scams involving Southeast Asian “scam compounds” have emerged as a critical security and human-rights concern for India and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Defined broadly, these digital fraud schemes involve victims trafficked or coerced into engaging in online fraud such as romance-investment scams,
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<!doctype html> Energy efficiency in India: The Indispensable Prerequisite for Integrating Solar & Wind (VRE) Introduction Energy efficiency in India • Energy efficiency refers to the reduction in the amount of energy required to produce the same service (e.g., cooling, lighting, industrial output) through more efficient technologies, processes, or behavioural changes. At the same
<!doctype html> UN Security Council Reforms: Addressing Structural Limits to Sustaining Peace UN Security Council reforms are increasingly seen as essential for bridging the gap between crisis response and long-term peace. This analysis examines the Council’s structural limitations in sustaining peace and evaluates how functional (non-Charter-changing) reforms could improve its effectiveness in modern conflict and
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Shift from Fortress Conservation to Community-Centered Approach in India’s Tiger Conservation <stro Introduction Tiger conservation in India has gradually evolved from a “fortress conservation model”—which prioritised creating inviolate spaces by excluding human presence—to a community-centered approach that recognises the rights and participation of forest-dwelling communities in protecting biodiversity. With India hosting over 70% of the
Presumption of Innocence and the 130th Amendment Bill 2025: Balancing Accountability and Due Process Introduction The principle of presumption of innocence—that an accused person is deemed innocent until proven guilty—forms a foundational pillar of criminal jurisprudence. It safeguards individual liberty and rights, ensuring that the mere accusation or detention does not equate to guilt. However,
